About High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) sponsors two summer research opportunities: the High-Performance Computing Internship Program (HIP) and the Faculty Immersion Experience (FIX). These 10-week experiences are offered in collaboration with more than a dozen DoD hosting organizations nationwide. Both programs seek to strengthen DoD and academic collaboration, enhance research capabilities, and encourage broader university-level participation in high-end computing.

About ERDC-ITL

At the US Army Engineer Research & Development Center’s Information Technology Laboratory, we lead research and development in informatics, computational science, and computational engineering with an emphasis on high-performance computing, computer-aided and interdisciplinary engineering, computer science, systems engineering, and instrumentation systems.

What will I be doing?

The ERDC is working with a number of U.S. Department of Defense partners to advance the practices by which machine learning models are developed and leveraged for engineering modeling and simulation. As part of this project, ERDC is seeking a faculty researcher to participate in ML research for high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics applications in the areas of hypersonics or rotorcraft design, modeling, simulation, and evaluation.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will engage in research with the High-Performance Computing for Army Aviation Concepts program with other researchers associated with Engineered Resilient Systems at the ERDC Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) to develop machine learning solutions for physics-based simulation. Specifically, you will explore the application of machine learning approaches to physics-based simulations with the goal of significantly reducing the time required to generate high-fidelity information.

Research activities include:

1. Develop physics-based simulations using computational software (Kestrel, Helios, or equivalent) for relevant applications (hypersonic vehicle, rotorcraft, etc.).

2. Develop machine learning methods for results interpolation.

3. Identify approaches to accelerate simulations through machine learning, including physics-informed machine learning.

4. Document and present approaches and results.

Where will I be located? Vicksburg, MS

What is the anticipated start date? May 2024

Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate.

Why should I apply?

This summer faculty appointment provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward.

What is the appointment length? 

This appointment is a 10-week summer research appointment. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the benefits?

• Stipend: Participants receive a monthly stipend to help defray living expenses during the appointment. Stipend rates are determined by HPCMP based on the participant’s education level.
• Dislocation Allowance: A dislocation allowance may be provided for participants who relocate more than fifty miles, one-way, to the designated host site. This includes roundtrip domestic travel to/from the host location. Participant is responsible for and local transportation prior to arriving at the designated host site.
• Professional Travel: Participants may be eligible for reimbursement of pre-approved professional travel expenses related to the educational goals of the designated opportunity.
• Health Insurance: Participants may be eligible to enroll in ORISE health insurance to cover medical, dental and vision insurance.

ABOUT ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.