Research Scientist Opportunities

Center for Hypersonics and Entry System Studies (CHESS) Materials Research Laboratory The Grainger College of Engineering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Materials Research Lab (MRL) in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks to hire up to two Research Scientists for the Center for Hypersonics and Entry System Studies (CHESS). The position offers tremendous opportunities for a qualified individual who want to be involved in exciting, ground-breaking research endeavors! CHESS is developing next-generation computational tools to enable predictive science in computational hypersonics. CHESS is developing scientific prediction codes to exascale computers, the next generation of large parallel computers whose power demands impose hardware changes that dictate entirely new approaches to data structures, algorithms, and scientific computing in general. For more information, please visit our website.

CHESS Simulation Development: This area focuses on orchestrating the Center’s code integration effort, combining the physics and numerical capabilities needed for the target predictions, which involves working with emerging computer science technologies and newly developed physical models.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Integrate physics models with new computational tools.

• Orchestrate the Center’s code integration effort, combining the physics and numerical capabilities needed for the target predictions.

• Report results at conferences and in scientific publications.

• Work with center leadership to develop strategies and pursue opportunities to broaden the impact of the center’s efforts through additional funding.

• Share best practices with personnel at Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories and meet/communicate with industrial partners.

• Seek opportunities for broader collaborative interactions at Illinois, with DoD personnel, and nationally.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. degree in engineering, computational science, or a related area with advanced large-scale computation experience. Preferred requirements include postdoctoral experience, working in teams across disciplines, and/or hands-on development experience with intricate scientific codes and software.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

Applications must be received by April 3, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Summer Redman at sredman@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1016172 Job Category: Research  Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu