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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
Job Number: 946
Riverside Research's Applied Mathematics and Physics Solutions (AMPS) group is seeking a Computational Plasma Physicist. Our team performs experimental and computational research in a wide range of diverse topics in plasma physics. Current research interests include topics related to the Earth's ionosphere and magnetosphere, the mitigation of plasma sheaths around hypersonic vehicles, and the development of novel microstrip based plasma devices. The ideal candidate has a strong computational physics background involving plasma physics and electromagnetics and will help us expand the research program and provide modeling capability for our various research activities. The candidate will participate in work funded by Riverside's Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program, and work carried out under contract for the U.S. government customers. This is a full-time position in the Dayton, OH area, with alternate locations including Boston, MA or Champaign, IL.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Job Responsibilities:
- Model various types of plasma (microwave, ionospheric, propulsion, etc.)
- Develop, modify, and test internally created or open source codes for plasma physics, electromagnetics, and other related physics phenomena, as required
- Carry out both independent and collaborative research
- Author and coauthor technical proposals
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Engineering or closely related field, with at least 2 years of experience after degree was granted
- Knowledge of plasma physics and electrodynamics at the graduate level are required
- Experience in various types of plasma modeling (fluid, kinetic, etc.)
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as work independently
- Record of achievement authoring scientific publications, technical reports and delivering scientific presentations
- Proficiency in writing and developing research proposals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing, developing, modifying and validating complex algorithms for plasma physics applications
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in computational plasma physics, electromagnetics (EM), computational methods, or related area
- Experience in software development using C++, Fortran, Python, etc.
- Experience with commercial software packages such as VSIM, USIM, COMSOL, HFSS, CST, etc.
- 5+ years of experience in computational plasma physics after degree was granted
Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire).
Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.
All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
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Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.