Immediate Full Time Application and Database Developer Job - EPA Research Triangle Park

Immediate Opening! Application & Database Developer for Toxicology Projects

EPA Research Triangle Park – Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Recent computer programming grads with an interest in chemistry/biology we’re looking at you! Get some real world experience in this unique Application and Database Developer job at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, N.C. In this multidisciplinary position, you’ll be helping to develop computational tools and solutions for several toxicology projects, with the goal of improving environmental risk and chemical safety. Tasks will include creating new applications and scripts for databases, maintaining existing codes for databases, and developing new databases to create the foundation for a comprehensive chemical sample tracking database used in EPA Computational Toxicology programs.

Qualifications include: A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, computer science/engineering, bioinformatics, biology, statistics, computational biology, math, physics, information sciences, or a related discipline. Necessary skills include education and experience in database concepts and programming, leadership skills, strong written, oral and electronic communication skills, and the ability to work with a team. It is also preferable if the applicant has an advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Applications and desktop publishing, and experience with Linux operating systems, basic software development, and database development.

The position is expected to begin in April 2015. Apply today!  For more information, and to access the application, visit our website: www.orau.org/epa. Questions? Email EPAJobs@orau.org To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovInternships.   

Post-Master's Research Associate - HPC User Support Specialist/Programmer

Immediate Opening!

Post-Master’s Research Associate – HPC User Support Specialist/Programmer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at ORNL provides the nation’s most powerful computing resources to researchers across the world. With the fastest computer in the nation, High-Performance Computing (HPC) User Support Specialists at ORNL provide scientists with training, documentation, and day-to-day assistance to enable their successful use of these resources. Major responsibilities will include debugging large scientific and engineering applications, resolve system and operational changes, proactively ensure users have up-to-date information about the system, develop user training materials, implement special projects and respond to general administrative questions.  

Qualifications: Must have a master’s degree, preferably in computer science, with 2+ years of experience in at least one area of user support including operations, user training, hardware, and/or software administration. Should also have practical experience with multiple programming languages and technologies such as Fortran, C, C++, Perl, Python, and Shell scripting in a Linux or Unix environment. The applicant should also have strong problem solving skills, strong communication skills, a commitment to excellent service, and a willingness to learn.

Interested? To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code ORNL15-20-NCCS to find the position posting. Refer questions to ORNLedu@orau.org.

ORNL Post-Bachelor's Research Associate in Mathematics & Engineering - Immediate Opening

Immediate Opening – Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate in Mathematics & Engineering

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The Reactor and Nuclear Systems Division at ORNL is searching for a qualified Research Associate to conduct detailed numerical verification of the various methods used to solve the Boltzmann transport equation. A detailed convergence analysis on the radiation transport models employed in the RNSD code Exnihilo is needed. The successful candidate will help build a library of ‘real scenario’ problems, including reactor analysis, radiation shielding, criticality safety and dosimetry, which can be used to analyze new methods and verify existing methods.

Qualifications: Must have a B.S. degree in math, applied math, engineering or equivalent. Candidate also must have basic computing skills on Linux/POSIX-type systems. Programming skills in python are desired and C/C++ experience is a plus. A background in numerical analysis is advantageous, but not required. Strong writing and presentation skills are also preferred. Applicants cannot have received their most recent degree more than three years before the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Interested? To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code ORNL15-21-RNSD to find the position posting. Refer questions to ORNLedu@orau.org.   

EPA Accounting and Budgeting Associate DCA - Hiring Today

EPA Accounting and Budgeting Associate DCA - Hiring Today

Valuable business experience can be hard to come by – especially at $21.16/hour! Step up your game and get yours as an Accounting and Budgeting Associate at the EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.! This year-long and full-time position is available for recent bachelor’s graduates with a degree in business, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject. Minimal experience in mathematics and accounting needed, along with a willingness to learn federal financial practices.
The Accounting and Budgeting Associate will be a part of the Budget Execution Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development.
Tasks include: assisting with financial reports, including budget targets, expenditures, labor costs and travel expenses; performing data entry into various EPA financial systems, participating in EPA meetings related to financial management, assisting staff in coordinating and managing meetings, performing regulations searches, responding to information requests, maintaining records, participating in conferences and seminars as needed, providing general administrative support and other related tasks.

The employee will receive an hourly wage of $21.16 per hour. The position is expected to begin in April 2015 and will continue for up to 5 years. Apply today! For more information, and to access the application, visit our website: www.orau.org/epa. Questions? Email EPAJobs@orau.org