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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Geophysicist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $193K/yr

3+ years exp

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution committed to addressing significant energy and environmental challenges. The Geophysicist role involves studying various Earth systems and utilizing scientific principles to develop solutions for environmental problems, including project work in geothermal and carbon sequestration.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Studies the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and/or interactions of these systems with human activities

Uses scientific principles, instrument measurements, computer models, data analysis, and knowledge of policy and regulatory drivers to study the environment and/or develop solutions to environmental problems

Leverages knowledge and tools from fields such as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, geochemistry, soil science, geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, economics, and/or integrated assessment

Potential project work in geothermal, carbon sequestration, and underground hydrogen storage

Modeling and data analysis in subsurface reservoirs, flow through porous media and fracture networks

Qualification

GeologyGeophysicsModelingData analysisReservoir managementMachine learningProgramming languagesUncertainty analysisCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR-

MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience -OR-

PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience

U.S. Citizenship

Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B

Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing

Preferred

M.S. or Ph.D. in geology, geophysics

Modeling and data analysis, mentoring and task lead

Candidate should have knowledge and/or direct experience in the areas of oil, gas, or geothermal reservoir management, geologic carbon storage, or contaminant fate and transport

Candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to data quality and accuracy, strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced by scientific publications and conference presentations, and be able to work independently and in a team setting

Strong knowledge in characterization and modeling of geologic reservoirs

Team lead or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience in leading small project tasks

Experience with uncertainty analysis

Experience in developing machine learning and advanced analytics

Candidates should have fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, C++, or Python) and experience with analysis and visualization tools (e.g.,MATLAB, TecPlot)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully across knowledge domains

Experience engaging with industry stakeholders