Data Scientist

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join the Field Intelligence Element (FIE). The FIE enables Argonne National Laboratory to provide products and services to DOE’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), the Intelligence Community (IC), and non-IC federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply new machine learning and statistical analysis methods for processing experimental data
• Maintain, enhance, and document existing statistical analysis methods used by the group
• Collaborate with software engineers to support the transition of algorithms from research to prototype-ready deployment
• Assist in long-term planning of project direction and scope as new opportunities arise
• Assist software engineers with in-field integration, testing, and operational support of new algorithms
• Conduct testing and evaluation of new algorithms based on theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation
• Travel up to 15% of the time, including domestic and international field travel to deploy, test, develop, and collect data on sensor and monitoring systems

Requirements

• A graduate degree in physics or physical chemistry and experience using advanced statistical methods for data analysis
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques applicable to problems with limited training data
• Ability to program in a variety of languages, including Python and R
• Familiarity with nuclear physics and gamma spectroscopy
• Familiarity with both Bayesian and frequentist statistical concepts and methods
• Experience applying statistical concepts to detection/classification problems
• U.S. citizenship, required to comply with federal regulations and contract
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Qualifications

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD2 or RD3) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position.

• RD2 Level: Bachelor’s and 5+ years; Master’s and 3+ years; Doctorate and 0+ years in physics or physical chemistry, or equivalent.
• RD3 Level: Bachelor’s and 8+ years; Master’s and 5+ years; Doctorate and 4+ years in physics or physical chemistry, or equivalent.

Pay

• RD2 Level: $94,486 - $147,399
• RD3 Level: $116,250 - $181,350

The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94. Pay offered will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. View Argonne employee benefits.