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us: Postgraduate Research Associate in Missile Defense Research and Development [start October 1; PhD in El Eng, Appl Math, Physics or CS, MSc/BSc considered; expertise in computational methods (tracking, discrimination, sensor resources allocation, Kalman and particle filters, etc.); exp with Nvidia’s Tesla GPU processor, progr FORTRAN 95/2003, C, CUDA FORTRAN and CUDA C, MATLAB; algorithms dvlpmt, implementation and assessment] / Center for Engineering Science Advanced Research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge, TN / U.S. citizenship, security clearance required

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
ORNL10-165-CSMD

Project Description:

The Center for Engineering Science Advanced Research (CESAR) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks outstanding candidates for two research and development positions in missile defense. These positions involve participation in a national team from federal laboratories that conduct algorithms development, implementation and assessment for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) systems.

Qualifications:

This position requires substantial expertise in computational methods for missile defense, including tracking, discrimination, sensor resources allocation, Kalman and particle filters, etc. Prior experience with development and implementation of algorithms on distributed multicore processor architectures is desirable. Of particular interest is prior experience with Nvidia’s Tesla GPU processor, and programming skills in FORTRAN 95/2003, C (as well as CUDA FORTRAN and CUDA C), and in MATLAB.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science having technical background in the above mentioned areas of interest. Exceptional candidates with M.Sc or B.Sc degrees will also be considered.

These positions require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (or a Department of Defense) security clearance. Such clearances typically require US citizenship.

Target starting date for these positions is October 1, 2010.

Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.