Research Scientist - Transport Innovations and Data Science (1203)

OVERVIEW: 

Join the Strategic Transport Analysis Team (STAT) and be at the forefront of groundbreaking energy and transportation research. STAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to shaping the future of energy and transportation through innovative research and cutting-edge technologies. We invite you to be a key contributor to our team and play a pivotal role in advancing the energy and transport industry.

SCOPE: 

As a research scientist in technology innovations and data science, you will lead in-depth research, providing insights into the dynamic landscape of energy and transport technologies. Your expertise will be crucial in adapting to the evolving dynamics of the energy and transportation sector.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

• Conduct research on energy and transport technology outlook:
  • Conduct insightful research to provide long-term perspectives on energy and transport technologies through life-cycle, techno-economic, and supply chain analysis.
  • Conduct thorough data analysis to identify and evaluate trends in energy and transport technologies, focusing on advancements in sustainable solutions.
  • Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to forecast future trends and support strategic decision.
• Conduct research on supply chain and applications of carbon-based materials, critical materials, batteries, and H2:
  • Utilize data analysis to understand the supply and demand of key materials and energy carriers.
  • Design and create compelling visualizations to effectively communicate trends in material supply chain and technologies.
• Author high-quality research papers, technical reports, and proposals:
  • Employ data visualization and statistical analysis to communicate research findings effectively.
• Manage and monitor the progress of multiple projects:
  • Apply project management skills to oversee data-driven projects in response to changing demands in the energy and transportation sectors.
• Stay informed about scientific and technical developments:
  • Actively participate in professional societies and technical committees, leveraging data science to stay at the forefront of industry developments.
• Provide consultations to senior management on research strategies and plans:
  • Offer data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making in research initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• B.S. Degree in Science/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Discipline as appropriate for the area of expertise for the assigned jobs. M.S./Ph.D. Degree highly desired.
• Seven years (7) experience in a substantive industrial, technological or laboratory area relevant to the jobs assignment. 
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with data science applications. Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and text mining/information retrieval. Experience with large language models (LLMs), such as autonomous agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined. 
• Candidate should be comfortable in working independently or part of a project team, frequent project presentation and travel to meetings at conferences and universities.  Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette. 
   

NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED