Senior Geospatial Researcher III/IV

About the role

The Geospatial Data Science (GDS) Group in NLR’s Strategic Energy Analysis Center seeks a Geospatial Researcher to develop and advance a research portfolio in geospatial modeling and characterization of new electricity generation, impacts of large loads, and infrastructure requirements to meet the needs of the nation.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative spatiotemporal methods in system performance and cost modeling, sensitivity analysis and site selection optimization to help clients, stakeholders, and other researchers understand and synthesize underlying opportunities and challenges for energy deployment.
• Ideating and evaluating novel research strategies and methods to uncover insights and inform sustainable energy solutions at various geographic and temporal scales.
• Integrating multiple data sources, models, and software tools with scientific and engineering workflows for data analysis and decision support.
• Communicating research insights through journal publications and conference presentations; organizing and participating in stakeholder engagement workshops and seminars; and developing proposals for new research directions.
• Serving as principal investigator and technical lead on critical existing and emerging projects.
• Technical oversight and mentoring of junior staff to ensure the requisite depth and breadth of skillsets and capabilities needed to support a growing portfolio.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to form and lead dynamic project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and build strong relationships with stakeholders and sponsors;
• Strong quantitative background in spatial statistics, predictive modeling, data analytics, and/or complex systems modeling;
• Strong scientific programming and algorithm development skills and demonstrated use of Python and open-source geospatial tools for modeling and analysis of large, complex data sets;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate results effectively through scientific visualizations, publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience OR relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience OR relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience.

Skills

• Expert proficiency in geospatial modeling;
• Strong applied and theoretical background in spatiotemporal methods addressing a myriad of considerations including community acceptance, ecological impacts, topographic factors, regulatory frameworks, and topological relationships;
• Experience with complex systems analysis and scenario modeling frameworks is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Short*-and long-term disability insurance;
• Pension benefits*
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance;
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave;
• Paid holidays;
• Tuition reimbursement*

Pay

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week): Researcher IV - $100,400 - $180,700; Researcher III - $83,600 - $150,500

Schedule

Hours Per Week: 40