What You Will Do

The Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an opening for a postmasters student in artificial intelligence. We seek a creative and

resourceful candidate with strong background and interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will work on a team to finetune and leverage large language models such as ChatGPT and Llama for science. The term of the appointment is two years, with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability.

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.

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.

No Clearance:  Position does not require a security clearance.  Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.  Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use  was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 federal laws and regulations.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.

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• Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.

• From here, you will establish an account with username and password

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