Requisition Id10522

Level: RP04

Overview:

The Advanced Computing Methods for Engineered Systems Section within the Computational Sciences & Engineering Division (CSED) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking to hire Senior Computational Scientists to lead two similar groups the Scalable Engineering Applications group and the Multiphysics Modeling and Flows group. These organizations reside within the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate which conducts state-of-the-art research and development in computing and computational sciences in support of DOE's missions and programs. We develop and deploy leading edge computing and information technology capabilities to keep computational sciences at a level comparable to experimental sciences in the pursuit of scientific discovery and technical innovation. Relevant expertise includes nonlinear dynamics mathematical modeling systems engineering numerical methods model-based design high performance computing optimization and accelerated computing.

The Scalable Engineering Applications (SEA) group performs research working in multiple novel application areas and applying algorithms and libraries to coupled physics simulations at scale. The group is comprised of multi-disciplinary scientists with a research portfolio that spans applied research at the intersection of computational science for engineering systems and development of programming models/frameworks at exascale for computational physics heat transfer continuum mechanics and plasma physics.

The Multiphysics Modeling and Flows (MMF) group uses advanced modeling techniques to develop and demonstrate solutions for a wide range of energy homeland security and defense-related applications including the integrated modeling of gas centrifuges and other enrichment technology nuclear facility vulnerability and source term analysis design and performance evaluation of renewable energy and energy storage systems and optimizing systems for improved energy efficiency.

The R&D Group Leader role brings together a group of scientists with the primary goal of pursuing global scientific leadership computational engineering and large-scale modeling and simulation. The R&D Group Leader reports to and works closely with the R&D Section Head to implement the groups scientific vision; develops group members to enable their career advancement; establishes capabilities that enable programs to excel at the forefront of science and technology; performs R&D to advance the field of knowledge and/or technology in ones respective specialty; sets implements and models standards for performance of work consistent with Environment Safety Security Health and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements and business rules; and ensures a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe heard and appreciateda workplace that sets an example for the broader community. These SEA and MMF groups are both looking for someone passionate to articulate a vision around the groups focus areas the modeling and simulation challenges to be overcome in achieving that vision and assemble a diverse multi-disciplinary team to work towards this vision. Of particular interest are modeling and simulation applications that leverage the unique high performance computing resources available at ORNL. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the worlds fastest high performance computing system and largest parallel file system.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage staff within the group including the selection and retention of highly qualified staff; the development of staff capabilities; and ensuring that staff members are effectively utilized rewarded and motivated.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary group of scientists to align their science objectives with the sections the divisions the labs and the DOEs science mission.
• Oversee and grow high-quality applied research in areas related to computational science and engineering across major DOE initiatives and supported by big-data high-performance computing modeling and simulation machine learning and visualization.
• Establish and conduct research within the field of heat and mass transfer as it relates to energy efficiency fuel production and critical infrastructure analysis.
• Interact with sponsors to define execute and report on relevant project elements.
• Interact with subject matter experts to develop software tools for computational fluid dynamics centrifuge enrichment modeling cascade modeling and validating modeling tools against experimental data.
• Nurture the development of new insights methods and algorithms into tangible solutions such as research prototypes operational tools or data capabilities.
• Pursue new scientific and technical directions creatively participate in and lead program development build a network of collaborators and sponsors and expand the target groups footprint.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary application scientists inside and outside of the laboratory to integrate with core ORNL strengths in applied science and high-performance computing. This includes collaboration with ORNLs relevant institutes and inititatives academic institutions and industry partners.
• Conduct state-of-the-art research as part of the group and publish results in peer reviewed journals and conferences proceedings and produce other relevant artifacts e.g. software.
• Interact with the appropriate program offices and other agencies to develop and maintain program funding for research in relevant areas of applications.
• Represent group-level work to review committees and outside bodies as appropriate.
• ORNLs mission by aligning behaviors priorities and interactions with our core values of Impact Integrity Teamwork Safety and Service. Promote diversity equity inclusion and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace in how we treat one another work together and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in engineering physics mechanical nuclear chemical or aerospace engineering or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant R&D experience outside of a Ph.D. in the areas of computational fluid dynamics for compressible reacting flows.
• Demonstrated experience with the development of large-scale massively parallel simulation codes for compressible flow using high-order methods particle methods and plasma physics
• Demonstrated mastery of modern software development and quality practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading a research team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired qualifications for these positions include but are not limited to the following:

• 10+ years of relevant professional R&D experience outside of Ph.D.
• Extensive hands-on experience in attracting conducting and directing integrated R&D efforts with a proven record of R&D success.
• Strong computational skills including programming for performance portability on modern heterogeneous high performance computing architectures experience scaling codes to handle large coupled and/or multiphysics problems and demonstrated modern software practices.
• Familiarity with blast effects nuclear facility vulnerability and nuclear incident source terms. Experience with event/fault tree analysis of nuclear facilities is also highly desirable..
• Code development experience in the area of heat transfer fluid dynamics and fluid structure interaction analysis.
• Experience modeling of gas centrifuges and modeling of high speed high temperature flows modeling shock wave interactions in compressible flows and conducting experiments involving compressible flows and/or the application of automatic differentiation in computational fluid dynamics codes is especially of interest.
• Deep understanding of utilizing data-driven science and technology for large-scale computational engineering and simulation optimization
• Ability to function well in a dynamic research environment set priorities to accomplish broad programmatic and scientific impacts and adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) strategic planning organization and decision-making skills.
• An active DOE Q and TS/SCI clearance

Special Requirements:

• These positions require access to technology that is subject to export control requirements and to sensitive projects. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy is required for these positions. As such they are part of the Workplace Substance Abuse program (WSAP) testing designed positions which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing. The occupant of this position will also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report to ORNL any drug-related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test result.

ORNL Ethics and Conduct:As a member of the ORNL scientific community you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. Our full code of conduct and a statement by the Lab Director's office can be found here:https://www.ornl.gov/content/research-integrity

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness banking and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include:Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributory Pension PlanLife Insurance Disability Benefits Generous Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Wellness Programs Educational Assistance Relocation Assistance and Employee Discounts.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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