Senior Staff Computational Scientist Position Job Description
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do exciting work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best! With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Materials & Structural Analysis Division (MSD) supplies innovative solutions for microscopy and microanalysis. We provide SEMs, TEMs, and DualBeam™ FIB-SEMs combined with advanced software suites to take customers from questions to usable data by combining high-resolution imaging with physical, elemental, chemical, and electrical analysis across scales and modes - through the broadest sample types.
The Advanced Technology Group in Hillsboro is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Computational Scientist to join one of its dynamic research team to contribute to its pursuit of research and innovation in applications of scientific computing. This Computational Scientist must have demonstrated experience in numerical methods along with a strong computational physics background.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement computational models and simulations to analyze complex physical interactions.
Develop and optimize algorithms for large-scale simulations, ensuring computational efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define technical objectives.
Analyze and interpret simulation data, providing insights and recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.
Integrate data from multiple sources to refine models and enhance the accuracy of simulations.
Stay current with advancements in computational physics, numerical methods, and related technologies.
Prepare and present technical reports, research papers, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Manage projects or sub-components of projects in alignment with the group's technology roadmap.
Participate in the development of intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
Qualifications:
Ph. D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in computational physics.
Proven leadership experience, including project management and team mentorship.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Strong background in numerical methods, algorithms, and data analysis techniques.
Experience with simulation software and tools commonly used in computational physics.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in developing simulations for complex physical systems.
Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to computational physics.
Experience with version control systems, collaborative software development, and continuous integration practices.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,200+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com
