Battelle: Computational Scientist

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Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle's National Security Global Business. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity, and outstanding service and the work we do in national security impacts lives around the world; whether we're creating armor for military applications, testing a life-saving vaccine, or developing a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Are YOU ready for your Next Mission?

Battelle is a world leader in science and technology research. Our Energetic Systems and Security Technology (ES&ST) product line specializes in research, development, test and evaluation of specialty weapons, protective systems, explosive detection equipment and hardware associated with national security. ES&ST is seeking a Researcher with a strong analytic skills and computer programming experience to support our efforts in R&D, scientific testing and evaluation, and mathematical modeling work in Columbus, OH.

The primary job responsibilities include:

• The application of existing and creation of new mathematical models to solve a variety of technical and research problems.
• Developing software to support ES&ST’s scientific computing efforts. Including:

  • Implementing mathematical models in software.
  • Creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and other front ends to interface with mathematical models and other backend software.
  • Performing scientific/statistical analysis of data
    
  • Working with ES&ST’s Linux based high performance computing cluster in support of group modeling efforts.
  • Conducting and supporting studies to evaluate the efficacy of explosive detection systems and explosive simulants.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, computer science or related scientific field.
• Must be conversant in mathematics, capable of evaluating and implementing mathematical models in a scientific setting.
• Must be comfortable developing software in Linux or similar Unix-like environments.
• Software development proficiency and the ability to pick up new languages on the job.

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Graduate degree in mathematics or a science.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with Relational Databases and Object Relational Mapping.
• Experience in image analysis, VTK, ITK, and/or OpenCV.
• Familiarity with DICOM.
• Experience with OpenGL.
• Previous experience building multiplatform graphical user interfaces.
• Familiarity developing multiplatform software that runs on both Windows and Linux or other Unix-like operating systems.

The selected candidate will work primarily in our Columbus, OH headquarters but may be required to support efforts at our West Jefferson, OH test facility; Battelle Atlantic City, NJ office or various client sites. Periodic (10%-15%) of domestic and/or international travel is anticipated to attend meetings, support client needs, conduct off-site testing or training sessions.

Candidate resumes must have sole U.S. citizenship, with the eligibility to obtain and maintain Government security clearances as a condition of employment.

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. A full benefits package will be provided.

BENEFITS
Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.

INDUSTRY: Aerospace
JOB CATEGORY: Other / Not Specified
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Researchers
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Employee
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: FULLTIME
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SALARY RANGE: 0-0
EDUCATION: BACHELORSDEGREE

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COUNTRY: US
STATE/PROVINCE: US-OH
CITY: Columbus
ZIP CODE: 43201
JOB# (REQUISITION NO): 2462