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University of Central Florida · 8 hours ago

Associate Scholar/Scientist/Engineer, Institute of Simulation and Training

Greater Orlando

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Central Florida's Institute of Simulation and Training is seeking an Associate Scholar/Scientist/Engineer to support the design and development of advanced visual simulations and intelligent systems. The successful candidate will conduct applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and data analytics, working with a multidisciplinary team to enhance realism and interactivity in various applications.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement software architectures, frameworks, and prototypes for high-fidelity visual simulations and AI-enabled environments and applications

Apply computational models, data-driven algorithms, and physics-based simulation methods to enhance realism and interactivity in diverse domain systems and applications

Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results

Provide technical guidance on software engineering best practices, simulation technologies, and computational frameworks. Contribute to architecture design, performance optimization, and software verification and validation

Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST’s expertise aligned with trends and opportunities

Manage the common labs and provide guidance on equipment and infrastructure acquisition and upgrades

Contribute to or lead the preparation of grant proposals and technical reports for federal, state, and industry sponsors

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Present technical results to sponsors, collaborators, and stakeholders. Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events

Qualification

Software engineeringArtificial intelligenceComputational scienceProgramming C++Programming PythonProgramming C#Distributed systemsGPU computingCloud-based simulationSimulation frameworksAI/ML toolsProposal writingMultidisciplinary teamworkCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, M&S, Engineering, or a related discipline in modeling and simulation is required at time of application

Preferred

Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: C++, Python, C#, with experience in modern software engineering practices (version control, CI/CD, modular design)

Experience with distributed systems, GPU computing, or cloud-based simulation environments

Knowledge of human-in-the-loop simulation, training effectiveness evaluation, or synthetic environments

Experience in government or defense research environments

Record of successful proposal writing and sponsored research funding

Demonstrated experience in software development for simulation systems, high-performance computing, or AI-based applications

Familiarity with simulation frameworks (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Paraview, Fluent, or similar visual simulation engines)

Experience with AI/ML tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams and communicate complex concepts clearly