AI Associates

About the Role

The Artificial Intelligence Associate program at Fermilab is an initiative focused on developing and applying new AI/ML techniques to particle physics research and national laboratory operations. Associates work on complementary projects for deep focus and cross-disciplinary inspiration. Projects span theory, particle physics, cosmology, experiment operations, and lab functions. This position is typically a 1-year term with the possibility of extension and promotion to AI researcher staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and applying AI/ML algorithms for research and operations projects.
• Researching, identifying, and refining project solutions and providing analytics.
• Providing regular reporting of analysis and progress.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abiding by and performing duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Required experience with Python, applied in one or more of the following areas:
• Software development
• System integration
• Application deployment
• Agent orchestration
• Data source ingestion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related computing or physics field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Work Arrangement

• Onsite: This is an onsite role requiring the candidate to work from Fermilab's Batavia office.

Application Instructions

• Formal submission via AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-5273
• Include:
• Curriculum vitae
• One Letter of Support
• Research statement (not to exceed two (2) pages) describing a previous research project, highlighting its relevance and your role.
• AI-generated applications will be rejected automatically.
• Application submittals should be received on or prior to September 30, 2026.
• For information, contact: Giuseppe Cerati ([email protected]).

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Pre-Employment Screening

• Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
• HSPD-12: New employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential, which requires a federal background check.
• REAL-ID Requirement: For campus access, a REAL-ID or equivalent is required. Virtual interviews may be scheduled if equivalent documents are not possessed.