Staff Scientist: Agentic AI for Scientific Discovery

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,486 - 147,398; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Staff Scientist – Agents for Science to innovate AI systems that support scientific discovery. The role involves developing AI systems that can reason and plan, as well as enhancing workflows across disciplines. A collaborative environment awaits you, working with experts in AI and computation.

The position is hybrid, allowing for remote work, with a salary range of $94,486 - $147,398.94 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Experience designing and evaluating complex AI systems.
• Good communication skills in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop agentic AI systems for scientific discovery.
• Develop agents for scientific workflows and data pipelines.
• Evaluate agent performance in various scientific environments.

Skills

Programming skills in Python, C, or C++

Reinforcement learning experience

Knowledge in AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields

Tools

AI frameworks (PyTorch, JAX)

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Staff Scientist – Agents for Science to innovate AI systems that support scientific discovery. The role involves developing AI systems that can reason and plan, as well as enhancing workflows across disciplines. A collaborative environment awaits you, working with experts in AI and computation.

The position is hybrid, allowing for remote work, with a salary range of $94,486 - $147,398.94 depending on qualifications.