Research Scientist

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI); Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) seeks a Research Scientist to conduct scientific research on projects and assist in summarizing the results for publication. You will work within a collaborative group and contribute to proposals for research funding.

The role emphasizes applying mathematical concepts, statistical methods, and computational modeling to advance research objectives, with responsibilities spanning writing papers, presenting results at conferences, and training junior

Qualifications

• BS in earth, physical, or computer science with 10+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with lifecycle process for software development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and application domain.
• Strong analytical skills for scientific and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs research as part of a collaborative group with some technical supervision.
• Writes papers and reports on research results and methodology.
• Assists in presenting research results at professional meetings and conferences.
• Assists in writing proposals for research funding.
• Participates in the development of research plans and designs experiments.
• Helps secure extramural funding through Government grants and sponsors.
• Conducts research using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and libraries.
• Trains research associates, interns, and students.
• Prepares reports of interim data analysis to monitor progress.
• Collaborates on reports and papers for peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Analytical skills

Software engineering principles

Problem solving

Education

BS in earth, physical, or computer science

MS/PhD in Oceanography

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.
• Ensures quality assurance compliance.
• 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.