Post Doctorate Research Associate - Engineering Data Scientist

Responsibilities

The Environmental/Integrated Sensors teams within the Earth System Predictability & Resiliency Group of ESSD is seeking candidates to lead key tasks and support interdisciplinary projects including:

• developing advanced sensing systems for earth system science and renewable energy.
• developing advanced energy-harvesting systems for small sensors/transmitters as well as remote sensing platforms.
• studying the environmental impact of conventional hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems by detecting and tracking fish or other animals in the river or ocean using underwater acoustic telemetry.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates received a PhD degree in data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) with strong engineering application or PhD in engineering field with strong AI/ML and data science application.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, training, and deploying AI/ML models (e.g., deep learning, physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), surrogate modeling, or predictive analytics) to solve physical and engineering problems.
• Strong proficiency in statistics, numerical modeling (e.g., Finite Element Methods), and high-performance computing.
• Strong understanding of earth systems processes and interrogative sensing. techniques to inform environmental conditions.
• Extensive experience with programming languages, including C/C++, Python, and R.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and meet project milestones.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex scientific and engineering concepts, research results, and broader impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

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Rockstar Rewards

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Robust telehealth care options
• Several mental health benefits
• Free wellness coaching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Relocation
• Backup childcare
• Legal benefits
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support

Pay Range

Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. Minimum Salary USD $69,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $119,100.00/Yr.