What You Will Do

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong background in machine learning
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience training machine learning models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Good communication skills

Education/Experience: A Master’s degree in a STEM field.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with large language models
• Experience with retrieval augmented generation
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires U.S. citizenship

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants: To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and an optional one-page cover letter.

Please note that no applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work 

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

▪ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

▪ Dental and vision insurance

▪ Free basic life and disability insurance

▪ Paid maternity and parental leave

▪ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

▪ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

▪ Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

▪ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

▪ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2.  Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States.  Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level).  Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Equal Opportunity:  Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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