Research Scientist – Complex Systems & Network Modeling

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United States (CST/EST Only), CST/ESTFull-TimeMiddle

Salary90,000 - 120,000 USD per year

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PhD in Engineering, Network Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar; MS with experience will be considered.
Demonstrable research experience in modeling the impact of external stimuli on complex networks.
Record of publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed academic journals preferred.
High-level communication skills for scientific concepts to expert and non-expert audiences.
Strong proficiency in a programming language such as Python, SQL, or Julia.
Experience with graph database technologies like Neo4j, TigerGraph, or Amazon Neptune.
Experience with big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Scala.
Ability to manage multiple research projects concurrently across different domains.
Prior experience in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting or advisory environment is a plus.

Support ERDC’s technical evaluation of project development for supply chain visibility and stress-testing tools on an agile development cycle.
Conduct foundational and applied research on the behavior of complex systems under stress through network models.
Collaborate with backend engineering teams within an agile development framework.
Analyze and model cascading failures across interdependent critical infrastructure networks such as power, water, and communications.
Translate abstract government challenges into tractable, well-defined research problems.
Present generalized research findings for broad audiences in civil and military work.

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