Research Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Austin, TX (Job ID US3561459_BH9815170)

Description

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist
Location: Austin, TX – Onsite and some travel maybe required
Duration: 1+ Year with possible extensions

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client a top semi-conductor company is seeking a Research Scientist in Austin, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modeling chemical reactions in the gas phase and on semiconductor surfaces in quantum mechanical scale.
• Include quantum mechanical reaction into fluid dynamic models to better understand and optimize vapor and liquid etch processes.
• Building fluid dynamic models into simulation software to optimize tool design.
• Participating in system engineering specification development, system documentation and implementation of system prototypes.
• Interfacing with development team to define project strategy and deliverables.
• Fully documenting work to provide colleagues with enough detail to maintain engineering simulations and/or code.
• Strong emphasis is placed on candidates that can find solutions to complex problems
• through structured project management while working in a team environment.
  Good communications skills are considered critical. The candidate will communicate project goals and status updates internally.
• Some travel might be required
• The first month will be focused on onboarding into the semiconductor industry. Candidates must be able to work in collaborative teams and present technical results weekly to international stakeholders (including teams in Japan), so strong communication skills across cultures is key.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• 4+ years of experience (preferred) in molecular dynamic from chemistry, physics, biology, DFD with a chemical-based background.

Strong candidates will have:

• PHD in relevant field (open to new grads with completed PHDs) OR BA + 4 years of experience/ Master's + 2 years
• Experience with Gaussian, VASP, or Quantum Espresso (required)
• Exposure to Linux and/or Python (a plus)
• Background in computational science (a plus)
• Experience in modeling quantum mechanical chemical reactions is required.
• Experience with Density Functional Theory (DFT) is required.
• Experience with Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics software is desirable.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics is desirable.
• Experience with simulation software like STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, COMSOL, etc. is desirable.
• Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, python, C/C++, etc. is desirable.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge industry standards.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team committed to high-quality outcomes.
• Impactful Work: Ensure our products meet rigorous quality and regulatory standards.

Apply today to take the next step in your career!
 

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