Research Scientist - 94856 Organization: CE-Climate & Ecosystems
Berkeley Lab’s Climate & Ecosystems Division has an opening for a Research Scientist.
The Research Scientist will develop and implement novel environmental sensing and networking technologies needed for smart, dense and heterogeneous observations of geophysical, hydro-biogeochemical and geotechnical properties and processes in natural and managed ecosystems. The scientist will work with a multi-disciplinary group of scientists to improve the quantification and predictive understanding of multi-scale and complex subsurface and surface dynamics important for the management and assessment of water resources, carbon cycle, contaminations, geothermal activity and natural hazards.
What You Will Do:
- Development of dense, heterogenous, smart and energy-constrained wireless sensor networks (WSN) or Internet of Things (IoT) systems aimed at advancing the monitoring of geophysical, hydro-biogeochemical and/or geotechnical processes;
- Development or improvement of geophysical and hydro-biogeochemical sensing technologies
- Design and development of hardware and software for acquisition platforms, their connectivity to wireless network, and their integration into data analysis framework;
- Development of signal processing routines and edge computing algorithms for in-situ data processing, data compression, information extraction, and adaptive measurements;
- Lead laboratory and field tests of the developed technology;
- Identify and develop new research areas and proposals;
- Engage as a member of a large, multidisciplinary research team that includes geochemists, hydrologists, and computational scientists;
- Author peer-reviewed journal articles and technical reports.
What is Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or a relevant discipline (or eight years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience)
- Team science research experience.
- International research exposure.
- Ability to perform research on designing, developing and implementing novel sensing technologies in environmental sciences.
- Knowledge in communication technologies (incl. 5G/6G), IoT, and edge and fog computing.
- Knowledge in electromagnetic methods for sensing geophysical properties.
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art hydro-biogeochemical sensors and their deployment for monitoring natural or managed systems.
- Ability to identify and develop new research areas and proposals.
- Motivation to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
- Ability to author peer-reviewed journal publications and technical reports.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (preferred) in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or a relevant discipline.
- At least three years of research experience (Postdoctoral experience (>2 years) is preferred).
- Proposal development experience (either success/fail) is preferred.
This position will remain open until filled.
Notes:
- This is a full-time, 3-year, career-track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
- Requested Application Material: Curriculum Vitae and publication list; statement of research experience and interests. (2-page maximum); cover letter (2-page maximum); List of three references (Names and contact information)
- Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=223539 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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