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Leidos is hiring a Multiphase and Microwave Computational Scientist in Morgantown WV. The successful candidate must have expertise in microwave-based electromagnetic heating. The selected candidate for this position will support collaborative research for modeling of energy technologies that often encompass microwave-based pyrolysis combustion and gasification. Current research initiatives involve microwave-based catalytic methane conversion and hydrogen production. Other research relates to high-performance biomass or waste plastic-based and natural gas-based energy systems.

Duties include the development and application of advanced modeling tools and techniques to design and optimize the performance of microwave-based carbon conversion and hydrogen capture techniques.

Work performed is primarily directed toward mathematical and computational modeling as well as software development as it relates to advanced energy systems. This work will emphasize application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to novel multiphase flow reactors and microwave reactors involving electromagnetic heating of materials. In-house simulation will emphasize NETLs MFiX modeling suite which includes Two-Fluid (TFM) discrete element (DEM) coarse-grained discrete element (CG-DEM) and Particle-in-Cell (PIC) models. The selected candidate will work closely with NETL multiphase flow computational scientists and microwave catalysis scientists to assist them with detailed code applications development and validation studies. Work assignments will be in support of the NETL Computational Device Engineering Team and Multiphase Flow Science program in the Research & Innovation Center (CDE-RIC).

Location: This position will be mostly onsite at the NETL campus in Morgantown WV the ability to work from home one day a week may be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide R&D technical support for the NETL multiphase flow sciences program.
• Conduct mathematical modeling of energy systems and actively participate in software development.
• Collaborate closely with multiphase flow science and microwave catalysis program members and create numerical /analytical /computational studies of advanced energy conversion systems. Apply experimental data to model validation and improvement efforts.
• Develop high fidelity analytical and computational models of steady state and dynamic flows that exist in advanced energy conversion systems.
• Analyze experimental data from laboratory tests and published data from other authors.
• Present ideas and results to the research team.
• Contribute to future research planning and assist with proposals.
• Work independently and collaboratively with members of the research team to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Assist or lead efforts in writing research papers and creating conference presentations.

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering mechanical engineering or a closely related field with an emphasis in computational multiphase fluid dynamics research involving reacting multiphase fluid dynamics in gas-solids gas-liquids liquid-solids three-phase reacting flows numerical analysis and mathematical modeling.
• Must have expertise in microwave-based electromagnetic heating
• 1+ years of postgraduate research and development experience in computational mathematical and analytical model development relevant to fossil and/or biomass energy conversion and/or chemical process systems. Emphasis on computational multiphase flow with experience in development and application of Lagrangian and Two-Fluid Modeling approaches.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and apply complex multiphase computational fluid dynamics codes to study multiphase systems including fluidized beds and other configurations important to energy conversion and chemical reactors. Experience using the NETL MFiX Software Suite to study these multiphase flow systems.
• Experience in scientific code development and application with an emphasis on creating computational models to aid in the design understanding and analysis of complex multiphase flow systems including Discrete Element Methods Two-Fluid Modeling and Kinetic Theory of Granular Flow approaches.
• Familiarity with upgrading of biomass pyrolysis gas through catalytic processes and computational modeling of these systems is desired. Knowledge of bioreactor systems including simulation of reactor performance.
• Experience in CFD modeling of chemical process reactors such as polymerization reactors.
• Experience with CFD software including FLUENT OpenFOAM MFiX and COMSOL as well as Parallel Programming with C/C++ Fortran Large-scale simulations on High Performance Computing facilities.
• Experience in mesh generation (GAMBIT ICEM-CFD) data collection and analysis (Tecplot Paraview)
• Experience using AI/ML techniques.

Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) where youll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover integrate and mature technology solutions to enhance the nations energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents written reports journal articles and contribute to presentations on findings highlights and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings scientific conferences and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/

Salary Range for this position: $90K to $110K

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology engineering and science solutions and services leader working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in the defense intelligence civil and health markets. The companys 46000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston Virginia Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30 2022. For more information visit www.Leidos.com.

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