Senior Research Staff Scientist

1 week ago


Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Staff Scientist to lead our grid resilience programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing research projects focused on enhancing the resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on the electric grid.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of research projects focused on grid resilience, working closely with DOE sponsors and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Contribute to the creation of strategic plans, proposals, and budgets for grid resilience programs, ensuring alignment with national energy resilience goals.
  • Motivate and manage a diverse, integrated project team to deliver projects on budget, on schedule, and within scope.
  • Lead communication and reporting of project status and performance information to project partners, ORNL staff members, and collaborators.
  • Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the development of a collaborative, innovative research environment.
  • Lead application and analytics software development activities for grid resilience programs.
  • Support R&D staff in disseminating results in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, relevant conferences, and open-source software project repositories.
Requirements
  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 12+ years of experience in computer science research.
  • Demonstrated expertise in grid resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and related research areas.
  • Proven track record of successful program execution with DOE or other federal agencies.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing multidisciplinary research teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with situational awareness, grid reliability, resiliency, and flexibility in electric distribution circuits.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
  • Familiarity with the latest advancements in grid technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure protection.
  • Commitment to safe, secure, and compliant research practices.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever-changing needs.
Special Requirements
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


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