Senior Research Scientist
About The Position
The Senior Research Scientist will support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and strategic development of the Computational and Experimental Assessments project. The role contributes to national security, nuclear deterrence, energy programs, and advanced science and engineering projects, and assists with grant acquisition and program development. The position conducts independent research, including analysis of rock mechanical properties using advanced instruments and machines. It contributes to peer-reviewed publications, serves as co-principal investigator on grants, mentors two Ph.D. student researchers, serves on graduate committees, assists with supervision of the Handin Laboratory for Experimental Rock Deformation, and acts as a subject matter expert. The position is part-time at 5.2 hours per week and is grant- and contract-funded, with continued employment dependent on available funding and satisfactory performance. The term is scheduled to end on 8/31/2029.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in an applicable field.
- Eight years of related experience.
- Ability to move light objects with assistance.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
Nice To Haves
- More than 10 years of Computational and Experimental Assessments experience.
- Knowledge of National Technology and Engineering Solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff and interdisciplinary science and engineering teams of varying sizes.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Proficiency in office software and ability to develop code for analyzing novel instrument data.
- Proficiency in learning and active listening strategies, oral comprehension and expression, and inductive and deductive reasoning.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex independent research in the candidate’s field of expertise, such as rock mechanics.
- Analyze the mechanical properties of rock using advanced instruments and machines.
- Write and contribute to research publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Serve as co-PI on grants and support ongoing maintenance and strategic development of the program.
- Assist with grant acquisition and program coordination and development.
- Mentor two Ph.D. student researchers and serve on graduate committees.
- Assist with supervision of the Handin Laboratory for Experimental Rock Deformation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the relevant domain.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
