• Research Scientist

    Insight Global (Austin, TX)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a Research Scientist to join the team of a large Semiconductor firm. In this role, the Scientist will spend their day modeling chemical reactions in the gas phase and on semiconductor surfaces at a quantum mechanical scale. They will integrate these quantum mechanical reactions into fluid dynamic models to enhance the understanding and optimization of vapor and liquid etch processes. Build fluid dynamic models into simulation software to optimize tool design and participate in system engineering specification development, documentation, and prototype implementation. Collaboration with the development team to define project strategy and deliverables is essential, as is fully documenting their work to ensure colleagues can maintain engineering simulations and code. Strong problem-solving skills and structured project management are crucial, as the candidate will work in a team environment to find solutions to complex problems.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    - Completed PhD or 4 years of experience with Bachelors or Masters degree

     

    - Experience modeling quantum mechanical chemical reactions with Gaussian, VASP, or Quantum Espresso

     

    - Strong communication and ability to present to stakeholders local and international\

     

    Knowledge of Density Functional Theory - Exposure to Linux and/or Python

     

    - Experience with Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics software

     

    - Knowledge of fluid dynamics within the semiconductor industry

     

    - Experience with STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, COMSOL for simulations

     

    - Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, python, C/C++, etc.

    Background in computational science null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].