[ES_JOBS_NET] Chief Scientist, Multi-Scale Ecosystems Science, PNNL in RICHLAND, Washington

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Chief Scientist, Multi-Scale Ecosystems Science in RICHLAND, Washington

 

Organization and Job ID

Job ID: 307833

Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences

Job Description

The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate is seeking a senior scientist
to lead our growing research portfolio in multi-scale ecosystems science,
with a focus on hydro-biogeochemical processes and interactions, from
molecular to local and regional scales. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated experience in understanding local and regional hydrologic and
biogeochemical cycles and their interactions with broader Earth system
processes. Of particular interest is understanding the dynamics of
interactions at the terrestrial-aquatic interface, including watersheds
and/or coastal systems, in the context of environmental change. Demonstrated
experience in leading teams in laboratory and/or field observations, working
with interdisciplinary teams including process and Earth system modelers is
desired. The successful candidate will lead a science enterprise advancing
scientific discovery with a focus on integrating molecular level
understanding of microbe-plant-soil-atmosphere interactions and related
mechanistic understanding into predictive process models at a variety of
scales. This position will also be part of the leadership team in developing
and executing the broader PNNL research strategy for integrated Earth
systems science.

Discipline, principal job duties/expectations, and qualitative and
quantitative measures of performance that exceed the Functional Descriptor:

. Both independently and in collaboration with internal and external peers
and project teams, the position will provide leadership to projects
sponsored at PNNL by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other sponsors.
Experience with DOE Office of Science programs is preferred. Proven ability
to work with a team to understand and integrate advances in a variety of
scientific disciplines, including biological, hydrological, and geochemical
science, with advanced modeling and computation, is a plus. The position
will also lead and support strategic planning for PNNL internal investments
and new programs in this scientific area, as well as help develop and
enhance our strategy for building collaborations and partnerships with
regional, national and international scientific institutions.

. This position features access to extensive research capabilities across
PNNL, including those housed at the Environmental Molecular Sciences
Laboratory (EMSL) and Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate
Research Facility, both DOE science user facilities accessed through various
user access programs. This position will also have access to facilities and
capabilities housed at PNNL's Marine Science Laboratory, in Sequim, WA
(DOE's only Marine Science Laboratory).

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: BS 9+ years' experience, MS 7+ years' experience,
PhD 5+ years' experience

. Technical Expertise: National or international authority. Applies
extensive and diversified knowledge of scientific or engineering principles
in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

. Level of Responsibility: Exercises an identifiable expertise by making
significant and progressive contributions.

. Breadth of Technical Knowledge: Advances state of the art technologies and
concepts.

. Position level will be decided based upon assessment

Preferred Qualifications

. PhD in ecosystems or environmental science or a related field, with at
least 12 years of experience, including some field and/or laboratory
experimental work. A substantial track record of peer-reviewed publications
in peer-review journals and funding are position prerequisites.

. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized expert in
biogeochemistry and/or hydrology with an emphasis on understanding
terrestrial-aquatic ecosystems (e.g., riverine, wetlands, coastal). Prior
experience in applying integrated measurement-to-modeling approaches to key
ecosystem and/or environmental science challenges is essential. This
position requires individuals with a substantial record of independent
contributions to research programs and extensive experience in science and
project leadership roles.

The candidate will:

.         possess the ability to lead dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams of
scientists and manage complex projects.

.         have a demonstrated record of strong leadership qualities,
scientific talent, team building and motivation skills, and project
management, as well as a proven commitment to the mentoring and development
of junior scientific staff.

.         have obtained recognition via publications, awards, lecture
invitations, or other honors.

.         have a track record for interdisciplinary research (hypothesis and
discovery-based), independent grant funding, a strong publication record,
and technical synergy with ongoing programs at PNNL. Topics of research
focus should include, but not necessarily be limited to, carbon and
biogeochemical cycling, hydrology, riverine and/or coastal processes,
terrestrial ecology, and multi-scale modeling.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
(PNNL) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports
diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
genetic information. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal
right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more
at jobs.pnnl.gov.

Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences

Job Category: Scientists/Scientific Support

Group: Earth & Biological Sciences

Opening Date: 2018-05-30

Closing Date: 2018-08-31

 

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