Computational Materials Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Mountain View, California, United States KBR Full time

About Us

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We're passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

We have multi-disciplinary teams working on computational problems to improve the world responsibly and safely.

Job Overview

Research positions (junior and senior level) in computational materials, chemical engineering, and computational biology are available at the KBR-NASA Ames Research Center.

Applications range from metal alloys, molecular simulations, battery materials (electrolytes/electrodes), and biophysics/protein simulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in multiscale modeling (ab initio, atomistic, mesoscale, continuum, data science) of next materials and biological systems.
  • Develop and apply computational tools, including ab initio methods, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning, high throughput methods, mesoscale methods, thermodynamic models, process modeling, etc.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, such as Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied Mathematics.
  • 3 – 5 years' experience in one or more of these techniques: ab initio methods, molecular dynamics simulations, machine learning, high throughput methods, mesoscale methods, thermodynamic models, process modeling, etc.
  • 3 years of scientific programming experience.

Compensation

The estimated salary for this position is $87,800 - $92,300 per year, based on the California area.

KBR may offer additional compensation, including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, according to internal policy or contractual designation.


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