Visualization Researcher

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL)) AI Data and Visualization group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Visualization Researcher.

Our team works an onsite 9x80 schedule located at our Research Education Campus with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

Work closely with diverse and interdisciplinary teams of researchers to bring visualization into aspects of science and engineering that are new and unconventional. Be able to support engineering research with solutions in visualization that rely on HCI (Human Computer Interaction) and can enable researchers to further science. Demonstrate effective research skills and the ability to collaborate and partner with other government agencies, academia, and private sector companies to achieve project objectives. Be a steward for collaboration. Work effectively with other research teams to develop and manage cross-cutting technical programs for a variety of customers. Support the Visualization Lead in growing capabilities of the Applied Visualization Laboratory.

Collaboration role :Be active within the visualization community. Support workshops and education in the capabilities of visualization. Support the visualization team in conducting demonstrations of capabilities to scientists, engineers, students, and the general public.

Technical role: Program tools, develop 3D environments, and 3D web-based applications. Conduct hardware setup and software configuration for visualization equipment. Advise Visualization Lead on hardware and software needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• PR0200: Bachelors Degree plus 2 years relevant experience | Advanced Degree plus 1 years experience in Computer Science or related degree

• PR0300: Bachelors Degree plus 5 years relevant experience | Advanced Degree plus 3 years experience in Computer Science or related degree

• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse work environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in combining visualization with research analysis and deploying tools in web-based environments

• Experience in web programming, such as: D3.js, Reach, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript

• Experience programming in Python

• Experience using design tools, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma

• Experience in qualitative research methods, such as contextual and semi structured interviews, open-coding

• Experience with developing visual solutions in range of applications, such as: high dimensional data, interactions of complex systems (including AI and ML data), anomaly detection, traceability in information science, etc.

• Experience organizing workshops around key visualization skills or concepts

Job Information:

• Salary Grade PR0200 - 210 ($93,492 - $154,212)/PR0300 - 220 ($107,520 - $177,336)

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth proven experience and skills

• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview