RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - AI in Heliopysics - [...]

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institute is seeking a Research Computer Scientist to advance the understanding of heliophysics through cutting-edge AI technology. This role involves designing and implementing AI models, collaborating with scientists, and contributing to significant research projects. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and have experience in AI applications within space weather forecasting. Join a dynamic team dedicated to scientific discovery and make an impact in the field of heliophysics.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field with AI experience required.
• 1+ years of experience in heliophysics AI algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Write scientific code for AI model training and validation.
• Design AI pipelines for solar image data analysis.

Skills

Python

AI model training

Data analysis

Space weather forecasting

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Job description

RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. COMPUTER SCIENTIST - AI in Heliopysics - Boulder, CO

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Role Overview

We are a group focused on scientific research related to understanding the Sun, its magnetic energy, and its impact on Earth and the solar system. Our main approach involves artificial intelligence and data-driven analysis, including designing, implementing, training, validating, and deploying AI models.

Objectives of this Role

• Design, implement, train, validate, and deploy AI models applied to heliophysics.
• Develop new algorithms for data interrogation, homogenization, and analysis.
• Present work at conferences and publish in academic journals.
• Write and secure proposals for self-guided research contracts.

Responsibilities

• Write scientific code for training and validating AI models for data interrogation, homogenization, and space weather applications.
• Design and implement AI pipelines to advance scientific discovery in heliophysics, focusing on solar image data such as magnetograms and ultraviolet images.
• Collaborate with scientists to develop AI-driven approaches for heliophysics research and missions.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with relevant AI experience.
• At least 1 year of experience training and validating AI algorithms in heliophysics.
• Proficiency in scientific programming in Python, with experience using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Expertise in space weather forecasting and working with magnetogram and ultraviolet images from various missions.

Additional Details

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range: $78,624 - $159,931

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Research Services