Principal Research Scientist

Job Summary

Leading a team of researchers, the full-time Principal Research Scientist - Risk will define a research agenda focused on system resilience and reliability, develop predictive models for infrastructure risk, and translate findings into actionable tools for utilities in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and lead the applied research function for infrastructure risk and resilience
• Direct a team to establish standards for risk modeling and decision-making
• Develop predictive models for equipment damage, outage likelihood, and wildfire-related risks

Required qualifications:

• PhD in statistics, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, operations research, engineering, or related field
• Proven experience leading substantial research programs with influential publications or patents
• Extensive experience in probabilistic modeling and uncertainty quantification
• Substantial experience in modeling operational systems, particularly in power systems or catastrophe modeling
• Experience in building technical teams and setting research direction