Requisition Id11502

Overview:

Interested in taking your scientific computing skills to the next level? We are seeking a senior computer scientist to lead a world class research group in the areas ofArchitectures and Performancefor the Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL) and Department of Energy (DOE) missions. Responsibilities include group technical leadership and management and research.

TheArchitectures and Performance Group(APG) designs and prototypes the scientific computing systems of tomorrow. APG works closely with domain scientists to solve key computational challenges in DOEs scientific mission. We coordinate and partner with other groups across ORNL other national laboratories academic and industry to investigate the fast-moving dynamic landscape of computing.

This challenging position is in theAdvanced Computing Systems Sectionwithin theComputer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Division. CSM delivers fundamental and applied research capabilities in a wide range of areas including applied mathematics and computer science experimental computing systems scalable algorithms and systems artificial intelligence and machine learning data management workflow systems analysis and visualization technologies programming systems and environments and system science and engineering.

As a U.S. DOE Office of Science national laboratory ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nations biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6000 people! Our vision for diversity equity inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that champion diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are essential for enabling the execution of ORNLs broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy environment and security solutions for the nation.

Purpose:

You will have the opportunity to provide Research and Development (R&D) leadership to a group that strategically advances science and technology consistent with ORNLs status as the worlds premier R&D institution!

You will bring together a group of peers with the primary goal of pursuing global scientific leadership cultivate ORNLs culture among group members and continue to build and scale up individual excellence and impact in R&D.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Be a recognized leader in your area of technical expertise that will initiate lead and perform independent R&D on an ongoing basis! Responsibilities for this position include working with the project team to create evaluate and publish novel research ideas mentoring students and collaborating with our partners and sponsors. Research activities include but are not limited to:

• Rapid prototyping and evaluation of experimental systems including hardware software tools and applications and being proficient developing sophisticated software systems like an operating system compiler adaptive runtime system or scalable performance tool.
• Studying the performance resiliency power and efficiency of modern and future high-performance computer systems under various workload characteristics through measurement modeling and simulation.
• Publishing papers in high-quality refereed conferences and journals such as SC ICRC ISSCC MICRO and IEEE TPDS.
• Actively collaborating with industry academia government labs and applications developers in a variety of venues.
• Delivering research proposals and reporting to major funding agencies.

Additional Responsibilities include:

Leadership

• Lead creation of a cohesive group research strategy to ensure the success of new and ongoing research projects to position the group for future success.
• Seize on new opportunities and/or expand existing efforts by tracking industry academic and government trends.
• Assist staff in setting performance goals consistent with the groups strategy and members long-term career goals. Provide feedback to address performance issues in a timely manner.
• Advise your R&D Section Head with staff development while providing direct and impactful guidance to staff on regular basis.
• Attract a quality diverse pool of top candidates and hire staff members who are committed to extraordinary R&D and aspire to be the best in their field.
• Lead by exercising the principles in ORNLs Research Code of Conduct as a guide for proposing performing and communicating research.
• Coach and mentor staff regarding Battelles Safe Conduct of Research principles
• Lead ESH&Q by example and ensure all work is carried out safely securely and in compliance with ORNL policies standards and procedures.
• Exemplify a commitment to One ORNL by modeling lab expectations for excellence in research operations and community engagement and by working in coordination to leverage capabilities across the lab.

Service

• Serve as immediate supervisor for staff members in group.
• Encourage staff to think and dream big take appropriate risks in their work and develop skills that will enable them to pursue new insights scientific passions and research programs.
• Advance the reputation of ORNL through Professional Society leadership and involvement and organization of technical events.
• Support group members by consistently reviewing technical products such as proposals publications and artifacts to ensure high quality and consistency with ORNL standards.
• Build strong interdisciplinary teams across ORNL and the community.
• Connect staff to your scientific network and professional societies.
• Hold regular scientific/technical group meetings and be visible in the labs and workplace.
• Assume front-line responsibility for safety in the groups laboratory.
• Communicate the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and following ORNL cybersecurity policies and guidelines.

Basic Qualifications Required:

• Requires a Ph.D. in computer science computational science or a related subject area. Have at least six years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD.
• A well-established track record of research relevant to one or more areas of expertise of the group.
• Have experience in leading R&D teams.
• Knowledge in emerging computing architectures including heterogeneous computing and memory systems.
• Previous experience in an area of computing architectures such as: heterogeneous computing architectures neuromorphic computing cryogenic computing analog computing silicon photonics carbon-nanotube based devices or alternative memory devices.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Desire to take initiative on research insights to bring them to fruition through publication or demonstration on mission applications.
• Excellent social skills oral and written communication skills and strong personal motivation.
• Growing in a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• Expertise experience and relationships with one or more of the customer stakeholder communities for this group.
• Experience crafting and executing strategies as part of a cohesive leadership team.
• Experience recruiting hiring and mentoring staff members.

Special Requirements:

• Letters of Recommendation:Three letters of recommendation may be requested during the selection process. At the appropriate time ORNL Recruiting will contact you directly to make the request.

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness banking and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributory Pension Plan Life Insurance Disability Benefits Generous Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Wellness Programs Educational Assistance Relocation Assistance and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability please email:ORNLRecruiting@ornl.govor call 1.866.963.9545.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.