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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black; background-color: white;">The Department of Data Science at William & Mary, a public university of
the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position that will begin September 25, 2023.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">We seek an individual with expertise in experimental medium energy nuclear physics, data science and
machine learning. The selected candidate will contribute to creating an Artificial Intelligence-enabled framework aimed at optimizing an integrated detector design. They will apply this framework to the Electron Ion Collider, making use of advanced data science
techniques and multi-objective optimization methods for comprehensive analysis.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">The initial appointment is funded for two years, and the appointment may be extended pending funding
and performance. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">Our group is integrating AI/ML into the design optimization of complex detectors and new materials,
which will be the primary focus of the new hire. The group is also largely involved in developing new AI/ML-based solutions for near real-time analysis in streaming readout and in self-driven experiments with controlled photon beam. At W&M, the Data Science
Program is also deeply involved in educational activities that help disseminating AI/ML, and we actively collaborate with the EIC community and with AI4EIC (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__eic.ai_&d=DwMFAw&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=TI1-uR1CNrL-lIqQDSyKdxNA8TlS9bg3dZbKl21HDQU&m=bZQzHbpE6S9NoqUogfEOMgdanH4rcAOq7e__twYOcICM5VgB2NeCsgvMvsorFIKQ&s=TPrYJ-P5VclndD5od2y03pdjK5_HUd_Mv3EC86mW6OA&e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="Original URL:
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& Mary hosted the AI4EIC workshop in 2022 and contributed to organize the first international hackathon of AI4EIC. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate in similar educational activities.</span><span style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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A PhD is required at the time the appointment begins. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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Experience with Geant4, multi-objective optimization, Bayesian reasoning, data analysis of nuclear and particle physics experiments </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">Applicants must apply online at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.wm.edu_&d=DwMFAw&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=TI1-uR1CNrL-lIqQDSyKdxNA8TlS9bg3dZbKl21HDQU&m=bZQzHbpE6S9NoqUogfEOMgdanH4rcAOq7e__twYOcICM5VgB2NeCsgvMvsorFIKQ&s=1kIhK53baVkFNuq5BWB8So15_b2aryw-Uky0burt94Y&e=" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="https://jobs.wm.edu/" data-linkindex="1" class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin:0px"><span style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 88, 185);">https://jobs.wm.edu</span></a>. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">Submit (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter, (iii) a statement describing previous professional
experience or future plans (or both) that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a
letter of reference.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, July 21, 2023. Applications
received after the review date will be considered if needed. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">Questions about the position can be addressed to Cristiano Fanelli (<a href="mailto:cfanelli@wm.edu" title="mailto:cfanelli@wm.edu" data-linkindex="2" class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="margin:0px"><span style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 88, 185);">cfanelli@wm.edu</span></a>).</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px; color: rgb(29, 29, 29);"></span></p>
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<span style="margin:0px"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; color: black;">William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich
the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts
background checks on applicants being considered for employment.</span></span></p>
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