Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neuromorphic Computing for Pixelated Detectors
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryOak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Posted December 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the NEUROPIX project, an interdisciplinary effort at the intersection of high-energy physics (HEP) detectors, neuromorphic computing, FPGA/ASIC design, and machine learning for edge processing.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog, HLS), Pixel detectors in high-energy physics or radiation detection, Neuromorphic computing or Spiking Neural Networks, Machine learning, AI/ML algorithms, or scientific computing.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
Benefits
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Generous Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts