Research Computational Scientist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts science and technology research in energy, national security, computing, materials, neutron science, isotopes, and related fields.
About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. Managed by UT-Battelle for DOE, it operates research infrastructure and user facilities, conducts applied and fundamental research, and currently advances AI-enabled scientific discovery alongside its energy and national-security missions.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will work with subject-matter experts to refine CFD applications and discretization techniques. You will lead their implementation in large-scale automated computational workflows, with an initial focus on unstructured CFD discretization and conformal mesh generation. You will also engage with industry, laboratory, and academic partners to advance CFD methods and workflows.
Requirements
- MS in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or a PhD in mathematics, computer science, or engineering with relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance
- Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in random drug testing
Responsibilities
- Work with subject-matter experts to refine CFD applications and discretization techniques
- Lead implementation of techniques in large-scale automated computational workflows
- Focus on unstructured CFD discretization and conformal mesh generation
- Engage with industry, national laboratory, and academic partners to advance CFD applications and workflows
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts