Faculty Research Staff Member

Job Description

We have an opening for a Faculty Member to engage in exploratory program development, technical consulting, and scoping studies in the context of self-driving laboratories.

This will be part of a work-study assignment of mutual interest to further their teaching or research goals. You will actively participate it exploring different configurations of tabletop experiments, provide guidance on the development of new control strategies and software systems, and engage in strategic planning to advance the development of autonomous experiments.

This position is in the Center for Applied Scientific Computer within the Computing Directorate.

In this role, you will

• Engage in at least one of the following areas of interest : Explore and test various hardware and software combinations for tabletop experimental platforms;
• Consult on the development of new experimental control systems to enable self-driving laboratories; Guide summer interns in research on self-driving technology and the design of new tabletop experiments;

Consult on the deployment of existing control systems to LLNL experimental platforms.

• Engage in strategic planning on future directions aiming to establish autonomous experimental platforms.
• Collaborate with technical area leaders, project leaders, and program management to enable the transfer of the theoretical developments in the application areas and identify and document potential roadblocks in this transfer.
• Gather and analyze the data in support of scientific research.
• Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to provide exposure to the Laboratory Scholar Engagement and Education Plan (SEEP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• degree in mathematics or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must be a continuing faculty at an accredited institution.
• Experience with scientific experiments.
• Significant experience in experimental control systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
• Experience working with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions

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Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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Position Information

This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.

This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose.

The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed .