Research Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Science and Technology Corporation
Location: Aberdeen, MD 21001
Description:
Job Title
Research Scientist
Location
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)
Category
Administrative / Clerical
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
$80,000
Compensation Maximum (USD)
$100,000
Education
Doctorate
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description
STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.
Responsibilities: Apply advanced understanding of chemical sensors and machine learning to develop and improve DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems and apply state-of-the-art ML tools and algorithms to optimize these systems. Work as part of a government scientific team developing and updating these sensors and detectors.
Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline. MS acceptable with added experience
Compensation & Benefits:
Job Requirements
Bonus points if you have:
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Research Scientist
Location
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005 US (Primary)
Category
Administrative / Clerical
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
$80,000
Compensation Maximum (USD)
$100,000
Education
Doctorate
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Job Description
STC is a science and engineering research and services support company with proven expertise and experience spanning research, development, test, and evaluation in areas including aerospace engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, chemical and biological defense, military systems and technology, and software development.
- Employment Category: Full Time / Exempt
- Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD,
- Travel: Minimal
- Security Clearance: DoD Secret Eligible
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities: Apply advanced understanding of chemical sensors and machine learning to develop and improve DoD chemical and biological detection and identification systems and apply state-of-the-art ML tools and algorithms to optimize these systems. Work as part of a government scientific team developing and updating these sensors and detectors.
- Provide subject matter expertise and lead/support team research efforts in chemical detection and identification.
- Support theoretical research of fundamental concepts and algorithm development.
- Plan and conduct research projects for chemical and/or biological point and remote detection and identification. Perform data analysis.
- Develop software applications in Python and apply machine learning techniques to improve the detection and identification of chemical and biological materials.
- Develop, test, train, and maintain applications for developmental sensors and instrumentation.
- Remain current on related subjects in the literature and news.
- Contribute to presentations, technical reports and research publications.
Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline. MS acceptable with added experience
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay: From $80K - $100K per year based on experience and qualifications
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- 2 weeks (80 hrs/year) Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Federal holidays, and Sick Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizen eligible for a security clearance
- 4 years' research experience related to spectroscopic studies, sensors, signal processing, and/or hyperspectral imaging (coursework/research applies)
- 4 years' experience with Python coding and use of ML for research on sensors and related topics (coursework/research applies)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask, and complete work within schedule
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with both chemical and biological detection/identification
- DoD Secret clearance
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.