Research Scientist

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist to conduct scientific research on projects and assist in summarizing the results for publication.

The role involves writing papers, presenting at meetings, and contributing to grant proposals, with oversight as part of a collaborative group. The candidate will develop research plans, design experiments, and train researchers, while applying theoretical math, numerical modeling, differential equations, and statistics to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in earth, physical, or computer science with strong software development lifecycle experience.
• Experience with lifecycle process for software development.
• Strong analytical skills to support scientific and engineering analysis.
• In-depth understanding of software engineering principles and the application field.

Responsibilities

• Performs research as part of a collaborative group with some supervision.
• Writes papers and reports on research results and methodology.
• Assists in presenting results at professional meetings and conferences.
• Assists in writing proposals for research funding.
• Develops research plans, designs experiments, and trains personnel.

Education

B.S. in earth/physical/computer science

10 years of related experience

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) is seeking a Research Scientist to conduct scientific research on projects and assist in summarizing the results for publication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs research as part of a collaborative group with some technical supervision.
• Writes papers and reports on research results and methodology.
• Assists in the presentation of research results at professional and technical meetings and conferences.
• Assists in the writing of proposals for research funding.
• Participates in the development of research plans, designs experiments, outlines research procedures to be followed, and identifies and/or provides training to personnel to carry out research.
• Helps to secure extramural funding, as necessary, through Government grants, foundations, institutes, and/or corporate sponsors.
• Conducts research using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
• Contributes to the provision of expertise in field of research toother members of the organization.
• Trains research associates and assistants, interns, and students.
• Performs and reports interim analysis of accumulated data to monitor progress.
• Contributes to the collaboration with industry/academia to apply the results of research in order to develop new techniques, products or practices.
• Collaborates on the preparation of reports and papers of completed projects for publication in peer-reviewed technical journals.
• Applies principles of theoretical mathematical concepts including algebra and calculus, as well as numerical modeling, differential equations, computational physics and statistics.
• Decide and Organize projects priorities.
• Independently works through situational issues and uses problem solving skills to achieve desired project outcome.
• Follows instructions; responds to management direction; accepts personal responsibility for actions, performance, and results; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an earth, physical, or computer science plus 10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with lifecycle process for software development.
• Must have good understanding of all relevant software engineering principles and methodology as well as an in-depth understanding of the application field.
• Must have strong analytical skills to support scientific and engineering analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in Oceanography or other applicable degree.