Sr Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist-Quantum mechanics

Solstice Advanced Materials • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Sr. Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist will apply physics-based computational modeling & simulation necessary for development of novel materials. This position will play a central role in the discovery of new materials by employing state-of-the-art modeling & simulation techniques to provide fundamental insights into material properties and their behavior in applications ranging from battery materials, automotive and stationary refrigeration, electronic materials, personal care, building and construction, pharmaceutical packaging.

Responsibilities

• Understand scientific aspects important for different applications of Solstice products and identify and solve problems where fundamental insights from computational modeling & simulation can accelerate design and development of new materials
• Work collaboratively with different experimental groups and act as first screen in design of new materials by rapidly down-selecting from a list of thousands or millions of candidate materials to identify few most promising ones
• Develop and implement efficient simulation methodologies required for design of new products/processes, validation of new applications, and plant/customer/regulatory support
• Keep up to date with latest developments in modeling & simulation methodologies and implement most promising ones based on current needs
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects across diverse areas while ensuring timely deliverables are met
• Maintain software versions and licenses up-to-date and work closely with Solstice HPC team to resolve problems encountered during installations and upgrade/refresh of HPC servers
• Identify, coordinate, and work with external research, academic and new venture partners to prioritize and accelerate learning of application and material performance requirements
• Translate voice of the customer and customer unmet needs to material performance requirements
• Follow all related data security, safety, and environmental rules and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed