Research Scientist, Spatial Statistics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance | |
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge | |
1 Bethel Valley Road (Show on map) | |
Sep 16, 2024 | |
Requisition Id13722 Overview: As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. We are searching for a Research Scientist to join the newly formed Spatial Statistics group. This group focuses on developing and applying advanced statistical and mathematical solutions at scale to complex and interdisciplinary problems affecting national security. There is a strong emphasis on advancing novel capabilities and systems within operational environments that require high performance computing (HPC) and automated workflows. Application domains include population dynamics, climate security, public and environmental health, sociocultural/economic trend analysis, built environment attribution, secure transportation, nuclear nonproliferation, change detection, and formal protections against privacy attacks and other forms of geoassurance. Methods vary widely but include applied mathematics, deep learning (DL), machine learning (ML), probability modeling, Bayesian reasoning, quantum computing, spatial statistics, spatio-temporal modeling, decision support, and data mining. Problem sets are often driven by "big data" environments, but many applications must contend with sparse or noisy data and creatively turn to multi-modal inference linkages, subject matter elicitation, and other methods for estimating key endpoints under uncertainty. In many cases, the groups' capabilities support situational awareness and decision-making processes under uncertainty in real operational settings. The ability to envision, develop, and effectively communicate complex analytical methods to non-technical collaborators is a key asset. As a Research Scientist, you will have the opportunity and the expectation to engage directly in your own research, to publish in peer review journals and conferences, to serve within professional societies, to develop your professional profile and network nationally and internationally. You will help coordinate research efforts across the group and ensure that efforts are well aligned with the needs of customers while advancing the state of the art. Major Duties/Responsibilities:
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Benefits at ORNL: ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov #LI-KC1 This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer. |