Do you have a fundamental drive and fascination in solving problems of all kinds?

Are you searching for impactful work in the area of computational materials science that doesn't confine you to working on the same thing year after year?

Does making meaningful contributions to projects whose applications span from submarines, surface ships, UAV's, aircraft, missiles, to spacecraft sound like a dream job?

Are you a creative person driven by your need to solve new problems that thinks in terms of the driving physics, who is passionate about applying your knowledge and knowledge learned from others to solve truly unique problems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Computational Materials Scientist/Chemist to help us provide insight to the processes that define the behaviors of physical systems. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting organizations such as the US Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and NASA. Our team strives to develop and apply computational tools that simulate phenomena across broad length and time scales. You will work alongside computational engineers and physicists who have a real passion for working with and developing innovative solutions in order to make advancements in the field.

As a Computational Materials Scientist/Chemist...

• Your primary responsibility will be to develop both physics-based and data-driven simulations of materials on the atomic scale and use them to understand and guide material development for sophisticated systems.
• You will work with and actively collaborate with engineers, designers, fabricators, and scientists on a day to day basis.
• You will propose and develop new simulation frameworks (e.g., based on atomistic modeling and machine learning) for predicting the response of sophisticated systems to conditions including but not limited to mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electromagnetic stimulus.
• You will craft reports and give presentations to communicate discoveries to team members and government partners.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent with demonstrated application of knowledge.
• 2+ years of work experience in computational physics, chemistry, or materials science.
• Have experience developing computational tools and applying data analysis to solve problems in biology, chemistry, physics, or materials science and the ability to contribute to development of those methods.
• Experience in performing calculations on materials to represent atomic-scale phenomena in organic or inorganic systems.
• Have scientific/engineering programming experience, the ability to work in multiple languages (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, FORTRAN, ...) and algorithms commonly used in computational science and engineering.
• Have familiarity and curiosity about applying concepts in machine learning and data science.
• Can both work independently on multiple projects with little guidance and direction, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Have excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
• Will be comfortable working in closed area facilities.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.