[Remote] Research Scientist – Complex Systems & Network Modeling (5720)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bennett Aerospace Inc, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, is a Federal Government Contractor industry leader seeking a remote Research Scientist – Complex Systems & Network Modeling. The role involves conducting research on complex systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and presenting findings related to critical infrastructure networks.
Responsibilities
- Support ERDC’s technical evaluation of project development for supply chain visibility and stress-testing tools on an agile development cycle across multiple customers
- Conduct foundational and applied research on the behavior of complex systems under stress through network models
- Collaborate closely with backend engineering teams within an agile development framework, providing continuous evaluation and subject matter expertise
- Conduct foundational and applied research on the behavior of complex systems under stress through network models
- Analyze and model cascading failures across interdependent critical infrastructure networks (e.g., power, water, communications)
- Translate abstract government challenges into tractable, well-defined research problems
- Present generalized research findings for broad audiences in civil and military work
Skills
- Must possess a PhD in one of the following fields: Engineering, Network Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar fields. Experienced researcher with MS will also be considered
- Demonstrable research experience in understanding and modeling the impact of external stimuli on complex networks
- Proven, high-level skill in communicating complex scientific concepts, research, and results to both expert and non-expert audiences
- Strong proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, SQL, Julia) is required
- Experience with graph database technologies (e.g., Neo4j, TigerGraph, Amazon Neptune) or big data processing frameworks (e.g. Apache Spark, Scala etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple, often disparate, research projects concurrently across different domains
- Security Clearance Level: Secret
- Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements
- Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance
- Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check
- A strong and consistent record of publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed academic journals is highly preferred
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting or advisory environment is a significant plus
Benefits
- We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international
Company Overview