Data Scientist/Ecologist - Integrative Omics Datasets (Part-Time) Job at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory United States

Data Scientist/Ecologist - Integrative Omics Datasets (Part-Time)

  • United States
  • Earth and Biological Sciences
  • Regular Part-Time
  • Yes
  • 05/07/2023
  • 7099
  • USD $108,100.00/Yr.
  • USD $172,700.00/Yr.

Job Description

Overview

The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand, predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the science behind Earth, energy, and security.

Job Description:
  • Design, develop, and implement methods, processes, and systems to analyze diverse environmental datasets.
  • Apply knowledge of statistics, mathematics, machine learning, data modeling and high-performance data architectures, software development, and advanced computing to integrate and prepare data.
  • Invent and implement computational methods for complex, high-dimensional, and high-volume data analyses.
  • Produce software to support exploratory data analysis from complex multi-dimensional datasets.
  • Design, develop, and evaluate models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from datasets across application domains.
Discipline, principal job duties/expectations, and qualitative and quantitative measures of performance that exceed the Functional Descriptor:

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing existing and developing novel bioinformatic and cheminformatic analyses pipelines for a variety of environmental and ecological projects. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the conceptual development of research projects and is expected to participate or lead peer-reviewed publications based on integrative informatics using multi-omics datasets. Contributions to proposals is also expected, and opportunities to lead proposals will be available. All work will be done in a team-based environment, and the candidate is expected to contribute to team goals and a productive and inclusive team environment.


Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements methods, processes, and systems to analyze diverse data. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, advanced mathematics, simulation, software development, and data modeling to integrate and clean data, recognize patterns, address uncertainty, pose questions, and make discoveries from structured and/or unstructured data. Produces solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Designs, develops, and evaluates predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Demonstrates ability to transfer skills across application domains.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA -OR-
  • PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD with 3+ years of experience in bioinformatics and/or cheminformatics preferred.
  • Expertise working with integrating multi-omics datasets from diverse environmental and human systems.
  • Advanced computer coding skills in R and/or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to publish significant contributions in the peer reviewed scientific literature.
  • Significant experience working in scientific teams with diverse composition.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

No hazardous working conditions / environment are anticipated for this position.


Additional Information

Not applicable.


Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).


About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.


Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.


Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.


Mandatory Requirements

Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.


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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
  • Research Associates excluded.
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