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We are seekingan Computational Geoscientistto join our teamin Albany OR Morgantown WV or Pittsburgh PA. The selected candidate will assist with the development and improvement of computational risk assessment tools for geological carbon storage.Familiarity with software development using Python and reduced order model development is essential. Additionally an understanding of subsurface flow and transport (i.e. hydrogeology petroleum engineering) will be valuable.This work will involve a multi-disciplinary scientific and technically-oriented national laboratory team participation alongside other data scientists engineers geologists and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for Americas energy challenges. From developing creative innovations and efficient energy systems 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 women and men at NETLs three research sites Albany Oregon; Morgantown West Virginia and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania conduct a broad range of research activities that support DOEs mission to advance the national economic and energy security of the United States.

Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) where youll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover integrate and mature technology solutions to enhance the nations energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents written reports journal articles and contribute to presentations on findings highlights and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings scientific conferences and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/

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Primary Responsibilities:

Development of computation risk analysis and assessment tools for geological carbon storage.
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.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary group of science researchers to accomplish project tasks
Build relationships with internal and external clients

Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree in computer science hydrogeologypetroleum engineeringreservoir engineeringwellbore engineeringmachine learning data science mathcomputational geologygeophysicsphysicsor similar fieldwith 1+ years experience
Experience with software development in Python; demonstrated knowledge of common Python libraries such as NumPy SciPy Pandas Matplotlib.
Experience with version control systems such as git
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in computer science hydrogeologypetroleum engineeringreservoir engineeringwellbore engineeringmachine learning data science mathcomputational geologygeophysicsphysicsor similar field
Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of Python machine learning packages such as TensorFlow PyTorch Keras
Evidence of substantive participation insubsurface geologic scientific community

Pay Range:

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology engineering and science solutions and services leader working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in the defense intelligence civil and health markets. The companys 43000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston Virginia Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31 2021. For more information visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.