Fiber Optic Sensing Student Researcher (ML & Python)

Eastern Section Seismological Society of America; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a motivated student (Post-Baccalaureate or Post-Masters) to join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced sensing and signal processing for geophysical and national security applications.

The role involves software development, data analysis, and participation in laboratory and field experiments, with opportunities to publish results and contribute to cutting-edge sensing technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong programming ability in Python and software development.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing and basic ML concepts.
• Experience or coursework in processing large scientific datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python software to process, visualize, and analyze large datasets from experiments.
• Apply DSP, statistics, and ML to detect, locate, and characterize signals.
• Assist with laboratory experiments and field deployments, including data acquisition.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve sensing problems and present results.

Skills

Python

Digital signal processing

Machine learning

Data analysis

Laboratory work

Education

Post-Baccalaureate or Post-Masters equivalent

Tools

Fiber optic sensing

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a motivated student (Post-Baccalaureate or Post-Masters) to join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced sensing and signal processing for geophysical and national security applications.

The role involves software development, data analysis, and participation in laboratory and field experiments, with opportunities to publish results and contribute to cutting-edge sensing technologies.