Earth Scientist 3

1 week ago


Richland, United States Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Full time

Responsibilities



Lead and technically contribute to multidisciplinary teams applying human-earth system science domain knowledge to address applied problems and support decision makers Provide technical and business strategy insights to existing projects and programs Lead the development of new projects through competitive sponsor proposals to enhance fundamental and applied research relative to human-Earth system predictability Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed human-Earth system research efforts and establish collaborations both within and outside of PNNL Lead complex multi-organizational research projects managing scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high quality products to sponsors Mentor early and mid-career staff to foster technical and professional career growth in human-Earth system predictability Participate in national and/or international professional societies, advisory groups, and/or external collaborations Interface with sponsors and key stakeholders to convey project status and impact of the work
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR- PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in earth or geographic science with social science emphasis. Experience leading diverse, effective project teams Experience leading, reports and/or manuscript preparation including data analysis, presentation, writing and editing. Advanced skill in geospatial analysis using commercial and/or open-source platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, R, etc.). Proven skill with geographic data manipulation and statistical analysis of analyzing global geographic datasets (population, climate, infrastructure, etc.) using R or python. Demonstrated problem solving by providing new perspectives to existing approaches. Experience presenting scientific analysis and results. Ability to obtain a clearance.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

This position may involve business development efforts and may require travel to off-site locations.


Additional Information

Not applicable


Testing Designated Position

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements: 

U.S. Citizenship.

Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). 


Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.



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