What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoc Research Associate- Atmospheric Technologies position at Savannah River National Laboratory?
Job Description
Positions focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying science, technology, engineering, information technology, and research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. These positions may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art. Positions within the Science and Engineering Career Band typically require a university degree and equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts. Responsible to assist with tests and studies as needed and frequently participate in advanced experiments.
The postdoctoral position to be filled will support existing research projects and is expected to demonstrate high quality research skills while assisting or leading in developing proposals for new research opportunities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Post-Doctoral position to perform research and modeling of air-sea interactions and processes including exchange of chemical, biological, and physical materials. The successful candidate will possess atmospheric/oceanographic modeling skills with a knowledge of atmospheric boundary layer measurements, coastal and estuary circulations, tidal environments, and transport phenomenon including contaminants, wave generation, electromagnetic refraction and optical properties.
Preferred Qualifications
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
Positions focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying science, technology, engineering, information technology, and research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. These positions may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art. Positions within the Science and Engineering Career Band typically require a university degree and equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts. Responsible to assist with tests and studies as needed and frequently participate in advanced experiments.
- Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
- Develops partnerships with internal team members.
- Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
- Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
- Knowledgeable about their specific job.
- gains support for ideas within the team.
- Immediate work team.
- Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
- Implements changes provided by management.
- Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. Maintain appropriate level government security clearance.
- PhD 0-1 yrs
The postdoctoral position to be filled will support existing research projects and is expected to demonstrate high quality research skills while assisting or leading in developing proposals for new research opportunities.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Post-Doctoral position to perform research and modeling of air-sea interactions and processes including exchange of chemical, biological, and physical materials. The successful candidate will possess atmospheric/oceanographic modeling skills with a knowledge of atmospheric boundary layer measurements, coastal and estuary circulations, tidal environments, and transport phenomenon including contaminants, wave generation, electromagnetic refraction and optical properties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wind/wave, atmospheric mesoscale and EM/RF propagation models
- Knowledge of chemistry applicable to air-sea interface processes
- Demonstrated ability to write and interpret code for complex systems
- Experience with Linux environments, programming and scripting
- Familiarity with MPI for high performance computing simulations
- Strong communication skills including presentation of scientific data and visualization for publications and diverse range of audiences
- Excellent data analysis skills and programming using high level languages and packages
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.