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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 5 hours ago

Subsurface Energy Sr. Scientist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$173K/yr - $274K/yr

5+ years exp

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on solving energy and environmental challenges. The Subsurface Energy Sr. Scientist will lead the development of simulation capabilities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to study and address complex environmental problems.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and support the development of simulation capabilities and the application of advanced simulation tools to diverse problems

Lead and work collaboratively with teams in multiple disciplines, including geophysics, geochemistry, and environmental engineering

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

Use 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

Qualification

GeophysicsReservoir modelingGeologic carbon storageGeothermal energy productionReactive transport softwareSimulation software developmentPythonData analysis toolsBusiness developmentTeam leadershipMentoringCommunication skills

Required

BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant experience -OR-

MS/MA and 7+ years of relevant experience -OR-

PhD with 5+ 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. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP)

Preferred

Experience leading technical teams

Experience modeling carbon sequestration, enhanced geothermal systems, gas hydrates, and contaminant fate and transport

Experience working with reactive transport software

Experience developing simulation software for high performance computers

Proficiency with Python

Experience with analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Paraview)

Experience with open source software development, distributed version control, and continuous integration

Candidates 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

Candidates should have experience with business development, such as proposal development and client engagement

Candidates should have experience mentoring students, interns, or junior staff

Candidates should have experience leading small project tasks