AI for Science Postdoc: Cosmology & High-Energy Physics

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Fermilab invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in AI for science led by Dr. Aleksandra Ciprijanovic. The successful candidate will explore deep learning methods for cosmology and high-energy physics, contributing to both methodological AI work and scientific applications.

The appointment is a two-year term with potential renewal for a third, contingent on performance and interests. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong collaboration, publication history, and mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics, physics, computer science, or related field.
• Strong background in AI/ML with practical software development experience.
• Proven research track record in cosmology/astrophysics or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced AI/ML research at the intersection of cosmology and high-energy physics.
• Develop and evaluate models (GNNs, uncertainty quantification, domain adaptation) for scientific data.
• Contribute to method development and practical applications in science.

Skills

AI/ML research & collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Publications in astro/AI

Education

PhD in astrophysics/physics/CS

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Fermilab invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in AI for science led by Dr. Aleksandra Ciprijanovic. The successful candidate will explore deep learning methods for cosmology and high-energy physics, contributing to both methodological AI work and scientific applications.

The appointment is a two-year term with potential renewal for a third, contingent on performance and interests. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong collaboration, publication history, and mentoring