In the 20th century, the development of computers and networks have allowed researchers to process and analyze massive data sets, validate theories with computer models, and use networks to pool expertise and resources to achieve breakthroughs. Berkeley Lab researchers continue to advance and apply novel approaches in computational science and networking to accelerate scientific discovery.
Advanced computing technologies
Investigating novel computer architectures, computer languages, systems software, performance analysis, algorithms, and data management for next-generation high-performance and edge computing.
Beyond Moore’s Law / frontiers of computing
Inventing energy-efficient electronics, materials, systems, devices, manufacturing systems, and architectures to continue exponential technology scaling of digital electronics performance and energy efficiency in response to the tapering of Moore’s Law.
Superfacility / self-driving labs
Automate, integrate, and steer experimental and observational instruments using computing facilities where incoming data is analyzed, archived, and curated.
Data science
Transforming data-driven discovery and understanding by developing and applying novel data science methods, technologies, and infrastructures with scientific partners.
Software enabling science
Developing sustainable software packages for modeling and simulation, computer science, and data science to enable scientific discovery.
Quantum computing
Fabricating and testing quantum-based devices, developing software and algorithms, building a prototype computer and network, and applying these innovations to scientific research.
Modeling and simulation
Delivering innovative, effective multiscale modeling and simulation solutions in a variety of scientific areas.
National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)
NERSC provides computational and data resources and expertise to scientists performing open-science research.
Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)
ESnet performs research and provides high-bandwidth network connections to meet the exceptional data demands of DOE science.
Center for Advanced Mathematics for Energy Research Applications (CAMERA)
CAMERA is an integrated, cross-disciplinary center that aims to invent, develop, and deliver the fundamental new mathematics required to capitalize on experimental investigations at scientific facilities.
Advanced Quantum Testbed
A collaborative research laboratory and open-access testbed to advance quantum computing based on superconducting circuits.
Lavanya Ramakrishnan is a senior scientist and division deputy in the Scientific Data Division within the Computing Sciences Area. Her research interests are in building software tools for computational and data-intensive science with a focus on workflow, resource, and data management.
Marcus Noack is a research scientist in the Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division focusing on mathematical theory and algorithms for uncertainty quantification and autonomous experimentation. He developed gpCAM, a software widely used in applications across many experimental facilities around the globe.
Katie Klymko is a staff member in NERSC's Advanced Technologies Group working to integrate HPC and quantum computing. Her previous work focused on the development of efficient methods for eigenvalue calculations in molecular systems as well as quantum computing algorithms to explore thermodynamic properties.
Scientific breakthroughs rely on seamless data movement. ESnet connects tens of thousands of scientists and researchers at the 17 national labs working on 28 advanced user facilities to accelerate the nation’s research.
Scientific breakthroughs rely on seamless data movement, much like a circulatory system delivering vital knowledge. Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), the Department of Energy’s sole high-performance networking user facility, keeps this system running and enables breakthroughs that shape our world. Listen to this podcast where we talk about how ESnet supports the nation’s scientists.
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Climate Science
Quantum Science
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Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions
How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future
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Ferroelectricity Emerges at the Nanoscale
Ice Ice Maybe: New Ways to Search for Frozen Water on the Moon
Basics 2 Breakthroughs: Optimizing Materials for Next-Generation Microelectronics
Science on the Double: How an AI-Powered ‘Digital Twin’ Accelerates Chemistry and Materials Discoveries
Physicist Research Scientist
Job #107798
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Physicist Research Scientist within the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics Division (ATAP) division.
You will conduct research and development (R&D) while contributing to projects within the Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology (BCMT) and the Superconducting Magnet Program (SMP). The research will focus on advancing superconducting magnet technologies in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science research portfolio, …
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job #107792
The Berkeley Accelerator Controls & Instrumentation (BACI) Program within Berkeley Lab's Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics (ATAP) Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to RF design and analysis for normal-conducting accelerator structures. The scholar will work on electromagnetic design, geometry optimization, evaluation of RF performance, and analysis and mitigation of higher-order modes and wakefields for linear accelerator (LINAC) structures and radio-frequency …
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job #107790
The Accelerator Physics Group (APG) of the Advanced Light Source (ALS), part of the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics (ATAP) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop agentic artificial intelligence (AI) methods and software for accelerator operations.
You will combine work on agent architectures, planning, tool use, and evaluation with development of Osprey, the agentic AI platform developed at the ALS, which connects AI …
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job #107778
The Accelerator Physics Group (APG) of the Advanced Light Source (ALS), within the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics (ATAP) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods for accelerator physics and operations.
You will combine physics-based simulation, digital twins, surrogate modeling, and statistical analysis of machine data to support optimization, diagnostics, and operational …
Laser Support Engineer
Job #107648
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Laser Support Engineer to join our team in the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics Division at the BELLA Center. Working under general direction (Level 1) or providing technical leadership (Level 2), you will provide critical operational support, maintenance, and development for all high-power laser systems at the BELLA Center. These systems include the BELLA PW laser, two 100 TW class lasers, and various TW-class kHz lasers including fiber-based …
Postdoctoral Scholars
Job #107272
The Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics (ATAP) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars to join the Fusion Science & Ion Beam Technology Program as part of our projects on measuring low-energy deuterium-deuterium cross sections, the successful candidate(s) will contribute to the development and execution of experiments that explore deuterium fusion inside metal hydrides and ways to increase the fusion rate.
Working closely …
Postdoctoral Scholars
Job #107271
The Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics (ATAP) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars to join the Fusion Science & Ion Beam Technology Program as part of our work on developing nuclear techniques for mining applications and the detection of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
You will contribute to the development of Associated Particle Imaging and data fusion with X-ray technology and pulsed neutron techniques …