Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Research Scientist, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory with a legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are seeking a Research Scientist to work on computational mesh generation and lead the implementation of CFD techniques into large-scale workflows, focusing on computational accuracy and engaging with industry and academic partners.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Generate validated computational results for large-scale, physics-based simulations
Work with subject matter experts to understand and refine new CFD application and/or CFD discretization techniques
Lead the implementation of CFD techniques into large-scale, automatic computational workflows with attention to computational accuracy
Focus on unstructured CFD discretization and conformal mesh generation techniques for boundary-layer meshing capabilities
Engage with the broader community of industry, national labs, and academic partners to advance CFD applications and workflows
Qualification
Required
An MS in mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related field with 7+ years of experience or a PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering with relevant experience
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance from the Department of Energy
WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program
Preferred
Experience with mesh generation/CFD applications for unstructured meshes and/or finite element methods
Experience with CFD discretization techniques for unstructured meshes and/or finite elements with an emphasis on highly scalable algorithms for exascale HPC environments
Experience with parallel computing environments, HPC in a Linux environment
Experience with surrogate modeling
Experience with data analytics techniques
Familiarity with C++ and GPU programming
Familiarity with Python programming
Experience with modern software development practices to ensure code quality
Experience with computational geometry
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with a measure of autonomy and a willingness to participate creatively in a collaborative team environment
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
On-site fitness
Banking
Cafeteria facilities
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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