Hiring: Senior Geophysics Scientist Company: Savannah River National Laboratory Location: Aiken, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:22:54 Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •5 yrs. vesting in company match) Required Skills: •Lead original research that advances methodologies, data processing techniques, and interpretive frameworks for ERT and SIP. •Design, plan, and execute field investigations leveraging multi-electrode resistivity and induced polarization systems. •Develop and implement forward and inverse modeling workflows to quantify subsurface properties and improve uncertainty characterization. •Integrate ERT/SIP data with complementary geoscience, hydrological, and environmental datasets to support multi-physics interpretation. •Publish high‑impact research in peer‑reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences. •Provide mentorship to postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and technical staff working in geophysical methods. •Engage with project sponsors, collaborators, and stakeholders to scope research needs, translate findings, and support decision‑making. •Contribute to the development of proposals and competitive research funding opportunities. Qualifications: •PhD in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline. •Extensive experience designing, conducting, and interpreting ERT and SIP surveys in research or applied settings. •Demonstrated expertise in geophysical inversion, numerical modeling, and advanced data processing. •Strong publication record showcasing contributions to near-surface or environmental geophysics. •Proficiency with widely used geophysical software platforms and scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R). •Demonstrated ability to lead research teams and collaborate across disciplines. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain security clearance, for which U.S. Citizenship is legally required. •Operational familiarity with machine learning or data assimilation techniques applied to geophysical datasets. •Track record of securing external research funding. •Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with government agencies, laboratories, or industry partners. Compensation: •Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!