Post-doctoral Researcher - Statistical Learning and Modeling

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Colorado; On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension benefits

403(b) with employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance may apply

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, CO, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to pursue cross-disciplinary statistical modeling, combining statistics and deep learning. You will develop methods, implement software, and analyze large scientific datasets related to infrastructure resilience and power grids.

The role requires a recent PhD, strong communication, and collaboration across teams. Competitive salary with strong benefits and DOE-mandated safeguards apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics or Data Science.
• Experience developing statistical methods with theoretical foundations, modeling and computation.
• Experience with dimension reduction and uncertainty quantification.
• Experience with deep learning software such as PyTorch.
• Experience handling scientific datasets (computer model simulations and observations).
• Excellent verbal and written scientific communication.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Programming in Python and R; version control.

Skills

statistical methods development

dimension reduction

uncertainty quantification

deep learning (PyTorch)

handling scientific datasets

verbal and written communication

interdisciplinary collaboration

Python

R

version control

Education

PhD in Statistics / Applied Math / Data Science

Job description

Position Overview

Posting Title Post-doctoral Researcher - Statistical Learning and Modeling .

Location CO - Golden .

Position Type Postdoc (Fixed Term) .

Hours Per Week 40 .

Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The Artificial Intelligence, Learning, and Intelligent Systems group in NLR’s Computational Science Center has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to pursue a cross-disciplinary research project in statistical modeling with an emphasis on combining statistics and deep learning. The candidate will develop statistical and machine learning techniques along with associated software to characterize, model and fuse multiple sources of information. In particular, the candidate will focus on disruptive events and characterize their impacts on infrastructures such as power grids. The successful candidate will be challenged by large datasets, complex interactions of extremes and highly non-linear phenomena. The candidate will evaluate and communicate results through written research reports and presentations, participate in group meetings and seminars, and assist in engineering and writing statistics and deep learning software, statistical and probabilistic data analysis of results, algorithm design, and publication development. The candidate will help draft and publish technical reports, conference papers, and journal publications describing the research and is expected to attend and present at technical conferences.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics or Data Science.
• Demonstrated experience with developing statistical methods, including theoretical foundations, modeling, and computational aspects.
• Demonstrated experience with developing methods for dimension reduction and uncertainty quantification).
• Demonstrated experience with using deep learning software e.g. pyTorch.
• Demonstrated experience with handling scientific datasets, eg computer model simulations, observational data.
• Excellent verbal and written scientific comminution skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated programming experience (python, R) and version control software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on collaborative projects.
• Self-motivated and independent thinker .

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400 NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

• medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• short-term disability insurance*;
• pension benefits*;
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*;
• life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance;
• personal time off (PTO) and sick leave;
• and paid holidays.
• NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.
• Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for critical minerals, energy innovation, and energy security. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, Fairbanks, Alaska, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR bridges foundational research with practical applications to develop and bring to scale new energy materials and technologies that lower energy costs, drive economic growth, and deliver abundant and reliable energy.

DOE Access and Security

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE).