[Remote] Computational Scientist 2

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and innovation. The Computational Scientist 2 role involves developing physics-based computational tools, scientific machine learning methods, and high-performance numerical algorithms, while collaborating with a diverse team of researchers.


Responsibilities

  • Develop physics-based computational tools for modeling complex systems with multiple spatial/temporal scales
  • Develop scientific machine learning methods to enhance our understanding and prediction capabilities of complex systems
  • Develop and optimize high-performance numerical algorithms for large-scale scientific computing
  • Interact, communicate, and solve problems with a diverse team of applied mathematics, computational science, and experimental research staff within the group and across PNNL
  • Publish your results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
  • Present your research at technical conferences and project and program review meetings
  • Participate in the development of research proposals

Skills

  • BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
  • MS/MA -OR-
  • PhD
  • Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related Engineering area with postdoctoral experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following technical areas: (i) Multiscale/Multiphysics Modeling (ii) Traditional scientific computing (iii) Scientific machine learning. (iv) High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Proficiency in developing scientific software using C/C++, FORTRAN, CUDA, and Python
  • Experience developing high-performance parallel computing code for both CPUs and GPUs
  • Proven track record in preparing manuscript submissions to scientific journals

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Robust telehealth care options
  • Several mental health benefits
  • Free wellness coaching
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Basic life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Relocation
  • Backup childcare
  • Legal benefits
  • Supplemental parental bonding leave
  • Surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Fertility support
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • 401 (k) savings plan with company match
  • Up to 120 vacation hours per year
  • Ten paid holidays per year

Company Overview

  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Richland, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.pnnl.gov/.

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