DOE Environmental Management; EMGFP Post Masters Fellow - Environmental Remediation Data Scientist

The DOE Environmental Management Post Masters Fellow - Environmental Remediation Data Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Seattle, WA, involves analyzing diverse environmental data and applying statistical and machine learning methods to support remediation decisions. Candidates should have a master's degree, proficiency in data science, coding skills, and a collaborative mindset. U.S. citizenship is required due to access to sensitive information.
Position: DOE Environmental Management (EMGFP) Post Masters Fellow - Environmental Remediation Data Scientist ResponsibilitiesWork with a wide range of types and formats of environmental data spanning geophysics, groundwater chemistry, water levels, remote sensing, etc., to condition and analyze data to identify trends and insights to support environmental remediation decision‑making.Apply statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence approaches and methods to develop insights to the remediation process or tools that can guide the remediation process.Manage and organize large datasets to maintain data integrity and accessibility, meeting data validation and quality assurance objectives.Collaborate with environmental/chemistry experts, engineers, software developers, and data scientists to understand specific project goals and execute on project/task delivery.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.Preferred Qualifications Degree in Data Science, with education (minor or certificate) related to statistical analysis/modeling.Proficiency in math/data analytics and data science (statistics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning), including analysis using Tableau.Coding experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL (R or VBA are a bonus).Experience with Amazon Web Services cloud computing, including serverless and AI services.Ability to work collaboratively in team settings, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience with data/software quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA‑1).Strong familiarity with and interest in cleanup/environmental management and associated challenges.Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot applicable.Additional InformationThis position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, 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 b>careers.Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility RequirementsAs a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD‑12) and Department of Energy Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD‑12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three‑year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.Mandatory RequirementsPlease 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…