senior machine learning Research Scientist ic · Posted May 7, 2026

About this role

PNNL is hiring a senior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Richland, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Git, Data Structures, Data Analytics.

Role
Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Richland, WA
Department
Energy Resiliency and Engineering
Posted
May 7, 2026

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Job description

from PNNL careers
Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.  

 

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. 

 

The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. 

 

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