The Mathematics and Computer Science Division, MCS, at Argonne National Laboratory seeks candidates for a postdoctoral position in computational mathematics and optimization of digital twins. In this role you will perform research in analysis and implementation of algorithms for solving optimization problems that involve digital twins to model complex systems. Applications include, but are not limited to, data assimilation and control for self-assembly systems, optimal experimental design, and control for autonomous devices.

Research will be performed in close collaboration with leading scientists in applied mathematics and computer science. Researchers will have access to cutting-edge extreme-scale computing facilities. Argonne provides a collaborative, open-science environment where scientists from various disciplines and backgrounds are engaged in solving challenging fundamental and practical problems. We actively promote diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

For more information on the applied mathematics, numerical software, and statistics group at Argonne, see https://www.anl.gov/mcs/lans

Position Requirements

Recent or soon-to-be completed PhD (typically within the last 0-5 years) in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, industrial engineering, machine-learning, or related fieldExperience in nonlinear optimization, PDE-constrained optimization, machine learning, or optimal controlInterest in contributing to numerical software developmentExperience with (or willingness to explore) high-performance computing environmentsAbility to model Argonne's core values of impact, respect, integrity, safety and teamwork

Job Family

Postdoctoral Family

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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