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Biogeochemistry - Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location
Livermore, California, (US)
Salary
Competitive
Posting live until
19 Apr 2023

Job Details

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay

$108,840 Annually

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the fields of geospatial information systems (GIS), spatial statistics, and biogeochemical modeling. You will actively participate in research to evaluate climate change impacts on terrestrial wetlands within the contiguous United States, and will work with members of a multi-disciplinary team of geochemists, microbial ecologists, and earth system modelers. This position is in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.

In this role you will

 

 

  • Compile, integrate, and analyze data from a variety of sources and data types, including remote sensing, terrain, climate projections, hydrologic, soil mineral and carbon, and vegetation. Digitization of maps may be required.
  • Extract feature content and perform imagery/spatial analyses of GIS-related data.
  • Use numerical and statistical models and techniques, including reactive transport models, to characterize and identify relationships within the extracted features.
  • Develop workflows, scripts, and databases that follow FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles.
  • Communicate with a broad spectrum of internal and external scientists to solve scientific challenges.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meeting.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 


Qualifications

 

 

 

 

  • PhD in Earth Sciences, Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with GIS analysis packages (e.g., Esri ArcGIS), reactive transport models (e.g., CrunchFlow and PFLOTRAN), and software development tools (e.g., Esri, Google Maps APIs, GitHub, or other open source frameworks).
  • Experience with Python and/or R.
  • Ability to develop independent research projects.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information.

 


Qualifications We Desire

 

 

 

 

  • Experience analyzing climate data.
  • Experience in machine learning and AI.
  • Experience in terrestrial wetlands research.

 


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

 

 

 

 

 


Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.

 

 

Company

LLNL digital

For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. Its defining responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Yet LLNL’s mission is broader than stockpile stewardship, as dangers ranging from nuclear proliferation and terrorism, to energy shortages and climate change threaten national security and global stability. The Laboratory’s science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counter-terrorism and non-proliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security.

Why work for us
LLNL is a recognized Glassdoor Best Places to Work where we stress work–life balance, an excellent 401K, medical, dental and vision benefits, paid leave and flexible work schedules.

Training and development
LLNL’s Education Assistance Program offers support to qualified employees who wish to pursue an academic degree, job-related course work, or a certificate program in a field that is pertinent to the mission of the Laboratory. Support may include reimbursement for tuition, lab, and registration fees. Several on-site university programs make learning even more convenient for employees.

What we are looking for
We offer opportunities in a variety of fields in science and technology. We are home to a diverse population of professionals that includes staff and postdoctoral researchers.


Location
Livermore, CA, USA

Number of employees
9000+

Pre-requisites
Eligible to work in the US

How to apply
Apply online at careers.llnl.gov

Closing date
All year round

Contact
E-mail careers@llnl.gov
llnl.gov

Company info
Website
Location
7000 East Avenue
Livermore
CA 94550
United States

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