POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - MACHINE LEARNING - BOULDER, COLORADO

Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in machine learning applications to heliophysics and space science research, we are helping to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• Use machine learning to enable effective and actionable space weather forecast tools.
• Use machine learning to create homogeneous databases spanning multiple instruments with different capabilities.
• Use machine learning to identify, label, and analyze recurrent patterns in heliophysical, geophysical, and astrophysical data.
• Help create inclusive and nurturing team dynamics in which members with different fields of expertise communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Help ideate, plan, write, submit, and execute research grant proposals to public and/or private funding programs.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Participate in regular meetings for planning, ideation, and execution of research objectives.
• Development of application of machine learning tools to accomplish scientific goals using Python.
• Maintenance and documentation of open-source repositories.
• Writing and submission of grant proposals and scientific articles.
• Pair-coding, and other joint exercises aimed to train others and/or acquire new expertise.

Requirements:

• Requires a PhD with a 3.00 GPA in Heliophysics or Machine Learning or directly related
• 0-3 years: Must have experience using machine learning in either academic research or industry
• Must be proficient coding in python
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams or a desire to work in teams
• Experience in software engineering and development of open-source tools is not required but should be able to learn

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited term assignment with an option to extend.

Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $82,000.00

For more information about this division, visit the Space Science & Engineering home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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As required by Executive Order 14042, all SwRI employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for employment, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021, or before reporting to work with SwRI if after December 8, 2021. SwRI will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of SwRI a legally required exception from this requirement.

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