What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Scientist position at GAF?
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Job Summary
GAF R&D is looking for a computational scientist to develop and apply simulation methods for asphalt modification, transport and coating processes, including lab-scale and production-scale CFD (computational fluid dynamics) models. The ideal candidate will have experience with modeling newtonian and non-newtonian complex fluids as well as developing reduced-order models and digital twins based on those simulations. Activities will focus on the improvement and development of simulation methods, the experimental validation of those models and the optimization of equipment and processes to improve our roofing asphalt operations.Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying problems that are uniquely suitable to be solved using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach
- Setting up, performing and analyzing computational fluid dynamics models for complex fluids and multi-component flow
- Developing reduced-order models based on results from computational fluid dynamics simulations
- Actively participating in project teams within R&D and operations
- Writing project reports and presenting simulation results in internal meetings
- Making simulation results available and usable by non-CFD experts
- MS Degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g. chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics, etc…)
- Solid background in numerical methods and computational fluid dynamics of complex and/or multicomponent fluids
- Experience using commercial or open-source CFD software (such as OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent, etc,) as well as basic knowledge in programing languages (Phyton, C )
- Experience with the development and and experimental validation of simulation methods in an industrial setting
- Experience working as part of a team and collaborating with experimental scientists to solve problems
- Experience running simulations in Linux-based HPC clusters.
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
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