Research Technologist 1 Job at Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
The Computational Earth Science Group in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has an open Research Technologist 1 position related to numerical modeling and data analysis for wildland fire research. This Research Technologist will provide technical, operational and project management support for multiple fire-related research projects in the Group. Tasks will include some or all the following: testing and development of numerical wildfire models, data analyses (for example, of wind events or vegetation distribution) and data management, GIS analysis and mapping, visualization, statistical analysis, project administration, and preparing technical reports. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
The Research Technologist will participate in creating and presenting research at technical conferences and program meetings and will contribute to the development of technical reports and manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications. We encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Please contact Jolante Van Wijk (jolantevanwijk@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
The Computational Earth Science Group in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has an open Research Technologist 1 position related to numerical modeling and data analysis for wildland fire research. This Research Technologist will provide technical, operational and project management support for multiple fire-related research projects in the Group. Tasks will include some or all the following: testing and development of numerical wildfire models, data analyses (for example, of wind events or vegetation distribution) and data management, GIS analysis and mapping, visualization, statistical analysis, project administration, and preparing technical reports. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
The Research Technologist will participate in creating and presenting research at technical conferences and program meetings and will contribute to the development of technical reports and manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience in both compiled (Fortran, C, etc.) and interpreted programming languages (Python, R, etc.)
- Strong technical communication skills, as demonstrated by technical presentations, reports, and/or scientific publications
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively and independently in collaboration with large interdisciplinary and diverse research teams
Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with managing and archiving data
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
- Geospatial analysis and mapping skills using ArcGIS or QGIS, or equivalent program
- Experience in providing support to project management
- Experience with wildfire or earth system models
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship
- Master's degree in a STEM field
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications. We encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Please contact Jolante Van Wijk (jolantevanwijk@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
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