Research Scientist - Complex Systems & Network Modeling (5673)

About the Role

Support ERDC's technical evaluation of project development for supply chain visibility and stress-testing tools on an agile development cycle across multiple customers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000.