[Hiring] Post Doctorate Research Associate- Hardware-Software Co-design for Scalable AI Systems @Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Role Description

PNNL's Future Computing Technologies group seeks an accomplished Post Doctoral Researcher to explore hardware-software codesign methodologies for the future computing systems that will meet the needs of scientific computing. Relevant research topics include:

• Novel methods for hardware-software codesign, including workload characterization, performance modeling, and architectural emulation.
• Memory-centric toolsets for modeling and optimizing software and architectures.
• Forming disaggregated memory-storage systems through fabric-attached memory (FAM) technologies such as Compute Express Link (CXL).
• Scaling AI workloads (inference, training, agentic workflows), irregular and data-intensive applications, and managing geo-distributed datasets.

The successful applicant will work within the Future Computing Technologies group and have demonstrated expertise in a topic closely related to continuum computing, distributed and parallel computing, memory and storage systems, performance and workload modeling, telemetry, and characterization. The researcher should be creative, self-motivated, and familiar with publishing at top-tier venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied/Computational Mathematics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Familiar with topics such as distributed and continuum computing, vector databases, performance modeling, storage and memory systems, etc.

Requirements

• This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Robust telehealth care options
• Several mental health benefits
• Free wellness coaching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Relocation
• Backup childcare
• Legal benefits
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan*
• 401(k) savings plan with company match*
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year

Company Description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors.

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living.