Idaho National Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Research Data Scientist
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $234K/yr
2+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Research Data Scientist to work in their Data Twin Frameworks department. The role involves applying mathematics, statistics, and computer science to derive insights from large data sets and developing algorithms and software-based tools to operationalize those insights.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze data and generate results in response to data analytics, visualization, and modeling needs on a variety of computational architectures (cloud, on-premises, edge-based)
Apply advanced technologies, such as Explainable Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), physics-informed machine learning, systems performance analysis, and/or data sensor fusion methodologies
Work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on challenging work scopes
Demonstrate effective research skills and the ability to collaborate and partner with other government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project goals
Publish results of research and development in a mix of refereed publications and conference proceedings
Work effectively with other research teams to develop and manage cross-cutting technical programs for a variety of customers
Develop and maintain notebooks, software, and/or applications
Work with software and database developers to develop, test, and deploy software code to development, staging, and production environments
Develop software for custom solutions, including but not limited to, 3D visualization tools, parallel software, batch scripting, and web API interaction/development
Analyze data quality, characterize, and communicate data quality issues to data providers, and design repeatable data processing procedures to accurately analyze data in the presence of quality issues
Work with domain experts to understand the scope and limits of questions that can be answered by data sets, identify key data features as inputs to analysis, and design output metrics that elegantly describe system attributes and behavior
Employ specialized methods and state-of-the-art data analysis and modeling tools to support INL's mission by ensuring the nation’s safe, competitive, and sustainable use of engineered systems in many domains by applying capabilities to impactful issues in risk, reliability, and operational performance
Adhere to INL policies and lab-wide procedures related to software development, cybersecurity, and management of sensitive information and data
Work with data providers, database administrators, and software developers to diagnose and solve problems with data and software systems quickly and effectively
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in data science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, or related technical discipline and 2 years of experience. PhD and 2 years' experience
Master's degree in data science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, or related technical discipline and 6 years of experience. PhD and 4 years of experience
Experience in data science, data analysis, and software development using Python, C#, Java, or C++
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'Q' clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Experience with cloud services and cloud-based analytics (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
Experience with SciPy, Notebook IDE, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Cuda, Natural Language Processing Techniques, Graph Databases, Relational Databases, and a general understanding of data storage and processing
Experience with version control and repository management (e.g., Git)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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