Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
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.
About the Role
The Advanced Technology Group in Hillsboro is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Computational Scientist to join one of its dynamic research teams. As a Computational Scientist in our Research & Development team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the pursuit of research and innovation in applications of scientific computing. We are looking for someone who has a strong computational physics background and demonstrated experience in numerical methods.
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 teams from various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of 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 improve the accuracy of simulations.
- Create and deliver technical reports, research papers, and presentations to individuals both within and outside the organization.
- Lead and mentor junior team members, encouraging 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 5 years of experience in computational physics or a similar role.
- 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.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork abilities, fostering a harmonious work 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.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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