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Scientist

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Location

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Open Date

Apr 15, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$100,000-$140,000 annually

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Group in the Theory Division of the LLE is seeking an outstanding research scientist to advance AI/ML initiatives across the inertial confinement fusion (ICF) program. This role integrates rigorous scientific investigation and theoretical insight with expertise in AI/ML methods, translating these capabilities into practical impact in process optimization, diagnostic data analysis, agentic AI development, and data management. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to on-going efforts in optimization of material system fabrication processes, LLM-orchestrated agentic system development, and support efforts in physics-informed and PDE-based AI/ML code development.





Candidates must have robust experience in scientific AI/ML methods, differentiable programming, and experimental modeling, as well as solid programming skills in Python, PyTorch, JAX, or other AI/ML and differentiable programming languages. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational science and engineering, computer science, and materials science and process optimization.

Responsibilities
Take a leading role in designing AI/ML frameworks to aid in process optimization and fabrication of high-quality optical materials and devices for high-power, high-energy laser systems
Oversee the development of a secure, internal RAG-based chat service and scientific knowledge retention/recommendation system
Contribute to the development and uncertainty estimation of AI emulators for physics-based codes used in ICF research
Develop inverse design and real-time optimization cap

📌 Scientist 181818 Laskein
🏢 U.S. Fusion Energy
📍 Laskein