{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7016df78c451b2f8b24d3639","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7016df78c451b2f8b24d3639","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7016df78c451b2f8b24d3639","title":"Postdoc: Zeroth-Order Optimization & ML Research","description":"In this exciting role, you will serve as part of an integrated team of computational and data scientists to design and deliver novel zeroth-order mathematical optimization and machine learning algorithms, models, and software to accelerate scientific discovery.\nWhat You Will Do:\nContribute to the design and analysis of algorithms for mathematical optimization and machine learning, and to the modeling for complex design, decision, and inference problems.\nCollaborate in the development and application of software instantiations of numerical algorithms.\nDocument work and results in the form of journal papers and conference proceedings, and present work and results at scientific meetings and conferences.\nBring creative and innovative perspectives by proposing algorithmic approaches, models, and solutions.\nEngage and interact with multidisciplinary science and engineering teams.\nWhat is Required:\nPh.D. degree in applied mathematics, computer/computational science, data science, operations research, or a related field is required.\nFundamental knowledge of mathematical optimization, statistics, or machine learning.\nDemonstrated experience in designing or applying computational methodologies.\nAbility to work effectively in a team.\nDemonstrated ability to prepare research results for publication and presentation or to prepare software for use by others.\nOne or more of:\nAnalyzing mathematical/statistical algorithms.\nDesigning randomized, stochastic, or derivative-free algorithms.\nDeveloping parallel algorithms and software.\nExperience with machine learning applications and development.\nWant to learn more about Berkeley Lab's Culture, Benefits and answers to FAQs? Please visit: https://recruiting.lbl.gov/\nNotes:\nThis is a full-time, 2 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.\nThis position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.\nThe monthly salary range for this position is $6431-$8642 and is expected to start at $7843 or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral experience.\nThis position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. 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