Computational Scientist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will engage in exciting work and join a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As a member of a thriving global organization, you will be supported to perform at your highest level. With over $40 billion in revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry, we provide our people with resources and chances to create meaningful contributions that improve global health, cleanliness, and safety.

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Materials & Structural Analysis Division (MSD) offers innovative microscopy and microanalysis solutions. We provide SEMs, TEMs, and DualBeam™ FIB-SEMs with advanced software. Our tools help customers move from questions to usable data by combining high-resolution imaging and physical, elemental, chemical, and electrical analysis across scales and sample types.

The Advanced Technology Group in Hillsboro is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Computational Scientist. This person will join a dynamic research team and help advance research and innovation in scientific computing applications. The ideal candidate has proven experience in numerical methods and a solid background in computational physics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of simulation projects that advance customers’ scientific goals in electron microscopy.
• Provide modeling and computational support for projects in charged particle physics and ion-sample interaction.
• Develop, test, and maintain in-house scientific codes and simulation tools.
• Take ownership of specific project components aligned with the group’s five-year technology roadmap.
• Support the creation of intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Stay informed on brand new computational methods, algorithms, and guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.
• Prepare and present technical reports and research summaries to internal collaborators.
• Represent the group at conferences, workshops, and technical meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience; MS preferred.
• Proven experience in creating and applying scientific code for simulation or modeling.
• Experience with advanced mathematical, statistical, or machine learning methods applied to physical science problems (highly desirable).
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as Python, Julia, or similar.
• Familiarity with parallel computing, GPU acceleration, or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Hands-on experience with DualBeam or focused ion beam (FIB) systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each of our 120,200+ exceptional minds carries an outstanding story. Join us and be part of our unusual mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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