Stanford University / SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Fundamental Physics Directorate

Position ID:
Stanford University / SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory-Fundamental Physics Directorate-AS [#30773, 6500]
Position Title: 
Associate Scientist - AI and Fundamental Physics
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Menlo Park, California 94025, United States of America
Subject Area: 
AI/Machine Learning
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup* (posted 2025/10/03, listed until 2025/12/01)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Position Overview:

The Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks candidates at the Associate Scientist level (research work performed by associate scientist is similar to assistant professor at a university) with a proven track record of research in AI and fundamental physics, broadly defined.  This includes candidates with experience applying methods to solve theoretical or experimental challenges as well as candidates with experience developing statistical or computational methods relevant to fundamental physics. Preference will be given to candidates with an aptitude and interest in connecting with more than one established FPD research area.

SLAC and Stanford have a long history of scientific leadership in AI and fundamental physics.  At the same time, this is a growth area for FPD and the successful candidate will help define future directions for AI in FPD, building community at the lab and with researchers on the Stanford campus.  This includes integrating with the SLAC-wide AI efforts as part of the Integrated Scientific and Data Intensive Computing Initiative and with the Center for Decoding the Universe, a joint initiative of Stanford Data Science and the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC).

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Note: This position is at the Associate Scientist (Tier 2) level. The Associate Scientist is a 3 to 5 year fixed term research staff position. The Associate position is assessed after the 3 to 5 year period with the possibility of appointment to the Staff Scientist level. Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement. 

Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and three reference letters with the application.  

To be successful in this position you will bring:

Preferred Qualifications:

SLAC Competencies:

WORK STANDARDS:

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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
email address
 
2575 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park CA 94025