Geo-Spatial Data Scientist / Statistician

Company: Leidos
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 27, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Leidos is a Fortune 500--- company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient. (http://www.leidos.com/insights?type=191=146) Our Civil Group (http://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/civil) offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals. The Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking a Geospatial Research Scientist to join our Team in Albany, OR. This opportunity will allow side by side execution of research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research.The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is a multi-disciplinary, scientific and technical-oriented national laboratory. NETL produces technological solutions for America's energy challenges. From developing creative innovations and efficient energy systems that make coal more competitive, to advancing technologies that enhance oil and natural gas extraction and transmission processes, NETL research is providing breakthroughs and discoveries that support home-grown energy initiatives, stimulate a growing economy, and improve the health, safety, and security of all Americans. Highly skilled men and women at three NETL research sites - Albany, Ore., Morgantown, W.Va., and Pittsburgh, Pa. - conduct a broad range of research activities that support DOE's mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.This work will involve a multidisciplinary team participation alongside other data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists to help develop next-generation tools to understand offshore subsurface properties, hazards, and priorities of the DOE Fossil Energy mission space. In addition, this position may provide technical data development support for research in the Carbon Storage and Critical Minerals areas.Typical Responsibilities could include:+ Meeting task requirements of NETL and Leidos research managers in attaining goals established for the NETL team as delineated in the statements of work pertaining to funding awards supporting this position.+ Providing R technical support for the NETL team.+ Active participation in group meetings as well as other task related meetings.+ Analyzing results in relation to experimental data from simulated and/or experimental tests and published data from other authors.+ Assisting in the preparation of technical papers, reports, conference papers, and annual and quarterly reports.+ Presenting the results of the research at technical conferences and publishing in archival journals.+ Presenting technical findings during regular team meetings as well as at workshops and professional conferences.+ Participation in studies relating to model development, workflow, and machine learning algorithm design related to geospatial energy data.Required Qualifications:+ Master's degree in applied math, spatial statistics, geography, geo-statistics, geospatial science or similar field with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.+ Evidence of innovation in statistical methods and algorithm development as applied to geospatial statistical problems.+ Understanding and experience in spatial and/or subsurface topics.+ Experience researching and publishing in the scientific field.+ Background in geospatial statistics and applications to energy and environmental systems.+ Robust coding experience including Python.+ Experience in spatial mapping and analysis.Preferred Qualifications:+ Ph.D in applied math, spatial statistics, geography, geo-statistics, geospatial science or similar field.+ Substantive publication record in geospatial statistical applications and methods.+ Evidence of substantive participation in the geospatial scientific community. Driven by our talented workforce, the Integrated Missions Operation builds trust through an array of energy-related IT, environmental science and engineering solutions to meet our customers' needs. Key Programs and/or Capabilities: + Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) (http://www.leidos.com/insights/antarctic-support-contract-asc) + Large Infrastructure + Mission Support+ Digital Modernization (http://www.leidos.com/competencies/digital-modernization) + Command & Control+ Mission Applications + Science (http://www.leidos.com/markets/science) + Energy and Environment+ Engineering ServicesLeidos is growing! Connect with us on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/leidos/) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LeidosInc/) . We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program (http://www.leidos.com/careers/erp) , and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" (http://www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees/) by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year. External Referral Bonus:IneligiblePotential for Telework:Yes, 75%Clearance Level Required:NoneTravel:NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Research ScientistPay Range: REQNUMBER: R-00049255All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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