JOB DESCRIPTION
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the Environmental Management mission at the lab. Qualified individuals must hold a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a minority serving institution.
The Hydrology Modeling MSIPP Postdoctoral Research Associate position is focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying hydrologic modeling in a research and development environment to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions in support of the Savannah River National Laboratory Environmental and Legacy Management (ELM) mission.
The researcher will model and analyze hydrology data in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives. Work scope will include modeling hydrology changes and saltwater intrusion under future climate scenarios. Additional work scope may include modeling contaminant movement with hydrological events, statistical analysis of hydrology and contaminant data, and artificial intelligence/machine learning applications with hydrology.
Field of Study/Capabilities include but not limited to hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, oceanography, environmental sciences/engineering, computer science/programming/modeling and related science or engineering disciplines.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will require interaction with professional colleagues outside and across the Laboratory. Postdoctoral researchers are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries. Successful candidates will:
• Have experience with one or more of the following relevant technical skillsets: hydrology, hydrologic modeling, numerical modeling, statistical modeling, data analysis.
• Think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting.
• Have the ability to scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions.
• Develop partnerships with internal team members of different backgrounds.
• Effectively communicate (verbal & written) technical results
• Demonstrate scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
• Understand their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
• Gain support for ideas within the team.
• Implement changes provided by management.
• Work safely with particular attention to quality. Comply with all policies and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD + 0-3 yrs in hydrology modeling or related science or engineering discipline
- Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Hold a degree from a minority serving institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience with FORTRAN, C++, R and/or PYTHON
- Statistical and data analysis
- Modeling future climate scenarios
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a diverse team of researchers.
- Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
- Develops partnerships with internal team members.
- Able to communicate effectively in a variety of platforms.
Security Clearance Information
This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
ABOUT US
“We put science to work!”
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
*Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
SRNL’s Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.
