Post Doctorate Research Associate- Water Resource Engineer/Hydrologist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Seattle, OH

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About The Position

The Post Doctorate Research Associate will work in the Earth Systems Science Division within Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Energy and Environment Directorate. The division advances Earth system opportunities related to energy systems and national security through multidisciplinary research and collaboration. The Directorate develops science and technology solutions for energy and environmental challenges, including power-grid modernization, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.

The role applies expertise in hydrology and water resources planning and management to complex water- and energy-related challenges. The associate uses advanced physical, statistical, and machine-learning approaches with commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-developed tools, contributes technical documents and publications, and participates on multiple project teams. Applicants must hold a qualifying PhD received within the past five years or expected within the next eight months. PNNL describes an exciting research environment and notes that the position offers health insurance and flexible work schedules. Research Associates are excluded from the listed Rockstar Rewards benefits, and benefit eligibility may vary.

Requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, received within the past five years (60 months) or expected within the next eight months, from an accredited college or university.
• Hands-on experience using a programming language such as Python, R, Matlab, or C++ to analyze scientific or model datasets.
• Experience using software packages for hydraulic and/or hydrologic modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience analyzing large observational and model datasets.
• Experience analyzing energy–water interactions, water availability, and scarcity, including effects of energy infrastructure and data centers on regional water resources.
• Experience assessing how droughts, floods, heat, and other extreme events affect water and energy infrastructure and regional systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, analyze, and interpret large observational, model, and ensemble datasets to support planning and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and participation in organizational activities and committees.
• Experience working in a team environment, ability to solve problems, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Apply hydrology and water resources planning and management expertise to complex water- and energy-related challenges.
• Apply advanced physical, statistical, and machine-learning approaches using commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-developed tools.
• Develop technical documents for publication, including presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate as an active team member on multiple projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree