Research Scientist - Complex Systems & Network Modeling (5673)

Position Responsibilities

Support ERDC's technical evaluation of project development for supply chain visibility and stress-testing tools on an agile development cycle across multiple customers.
Conduct foundational and applied research on the behavior of complex systems under stress through network models.
Collaborate closely with backend engineering teams within an agile development framework, providing continuous evaluation and subject matter expertise.
Analyze and model cascading failures across interdependent critical infrastructure networks (e.g., power, water, communications).
Translate abstract government challenges into tractable, well-defined research problems.
Present generalized research findings for broad audiences in civil and military work.

Position Requirements

• Must possess a PhD in one of the following fields: Engineering, Network Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar fields. Experienced researcher with MS will also be considered.
• Demonstrable research experience in understanding and modeling the impact of external stimuli on complex networks.
• A strong and consistent record of publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed academic journals is highly preferred.
• Proven, high-level skill in communicating complex scientific concepts, research, and results to both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Strong proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, SQL, Julia) is required.
• Experience with graph database technologies (e.g., Neo4j, TigerGraph, Amazon Neptune) or big data processing frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Scala etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple, often disparate, research projects concurrently across different domains.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting or advisory environment is a significant plus.

Security Requirements

• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check.