AI-Driven Nuclear Data Scientist

Socket.dev; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,344 - 195,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Research Data Scientist to advance the Genesis initiative. You will develop AI/ML capabilities, perform data analysis, and create scalable analytics across cloud, edge, and on‑premises environments.

You will work with scientists, engineers, and industry partners to deliver impactful research results. The role emphasizes XAI, LLMs, RAG, and physics-informed ML, with opportunities to publish and contribute to national leadership in AI-enabled research.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a technical field with relevant experience.
• Experience in data science, analytics, and software development using Python, C#, Java, or C++.
• Experience building AI-enabled applications including LLMs, RAG, and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Genesis initiative by developing AI, ML, and advanced computing capabilities.
• Analyze complex data and generate actionable insights across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments.
• Design and apply XAI, ML, LLMs, RAG, and physics-informed ML methods; collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Data analysis

C++

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/CS/Engineering/Math/Physics/AI

Tools

SciPy/NumPy

Jupyter

PyTorch/TensorFlow

CUDA

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Research Data Scientist to advance the Genesis initiative. You will develop AI/ML capabilities, perform data analysis, and create scalable analytics across cloud, edge, and on‑premises environments.

You will work with scientists, engineers, and industry partners to deliver impactful research results. The role emphasizes XAI, LLMs, RAG, and physics-informed ML, with opportunities to publish and contribute to national leadership in AI-enabled research.