The successful candidate will actively participate in collaborative projects and research activities and will benefit from peer review and mentoring by established statisticians. Duties of this job include contributing to innovation in statistical methodology; advancing applications through rigorous statistical modeling and analysis in basic and applied science as well as national and global security problems; initiating and developing new projects and proposals; mentoring students and postdocs; and participating in professional activities, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and service to the statistics community. The position will promote development in statistical practice and in the profession of statistics.
This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2 or Scientist 3 level, depending on the experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the Scientist 3 level, appropriate to the requirements listed below.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Scientist 2 ($89,900 - $148,300)
Additional Job Requirements Scientist 3 ($98,900 - $165,100)
In addition to the job requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:
Desired Skills:
Education: Ph.D. in Statistics.
Notes to Applicants: Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application.
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national and global security. Our workforce enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving. We are committed to work-life balance, as well as both personal and professional growth. We consider our creative and dedicated scientific professionals to be our greatest assets, and we take pride in cultivating their talents, supporting their efforts, and enabling their successes. Los Alamos, New Mexico, enjoys excellent weather, clean air, and outstanding public schools. Los Alamos is a safe, low-crime, family-oriented community with concerts and events as well as quick travel to many top ski resorts, scenic hiking and biking trails, and easy access to a range of recreational pursuits. Many employees enjoy the proximity to the nearby state capital, Santa Fe, which is known for world-class restaurants, art galleries, opera, and cultural events.
The Statistical Sciences group was formed in 1967 and includes ~25 Ph.D. statisticians, including several ASA fellows, as well as supporting personnel, visiting faculty, students, and postdocs. The group is recognized for research and applications in many areas of statistical methodology, including Bayesian methods, validation and uncertainty quantification of computer models, design and analysis of experiments, reliability, sample planning, analysis of measurement systems, Monte Carlo and computer-intensive methods, spatial modeling, statistical computation, statistical graphics and visualization, and statistical learning.
The CCS-6 group staff profiles can be explored at stat.lanl.gov.
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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