Multiphase and Microwave Computational Scientist

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Leidos is hiring a Multiphase and Microwave Computational Scientist in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate must have expertise in microwave-based electromagnetic heating. The selected candidate for this position will support collaborative research for modeling of energy technologies that often encompass microwave-based pyrolysis, combustion, and gasification. Current research initiatives involve microwave-based catalytic methane conversion and hydrogen production. Other research relates to high-performance biomass or waste plastic-based and natural gas-based energy systems.Duties include the development and application of advanced modeling tools and techniques to design and optimize the performance of microwave-based carbon conversion and hydrogen capture techniques.Work performed is primarily directed toward mathematical and computational modeling, as well as software development, as it relates to advanced energy systems. This work will emphasize application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to novel multiphase flow reactors and microwave reactors involving electromagnetic heating of materials. In-house simulation will emphasize NETL’s MFiX modeling suite, which includes Two-Fluid (TFM), discrete element (DEM), coarse-grained discrete element (CG-DEM), and Particle-in-Cell (PIC) models. The selected candidate will work closely with NETL multiphase flow computational scientists and microwave catalysis scientists to assist them with detailed code applications, development, and validation studies. Work assignments will be in support of the NETL Computational Device Engineering Team and Multiphase Flow Science program in the Research & Innovation Center (CDE-RIC).Location: This position will be mostly onsite at the NETL campus in Morgantown, WV, the ability to work from home one day a week may be considered.Primary Responsibilities:

Provide R&D technical support for the NETL multiphase flow sciences program.

Conduct mathematical modeling of energy systems and actively participate in software development.

Collaborate closely with multiphase flow science and microwave catalysis program members and create numerical /analytical /computational studies of advanced energy conversion systems. Apply experimental data to model validation and improvement efforts.

Develop high fidelity analytical and computational models of steady state and dynamic flows that exist in advanced energy conversion systems.

Analyze experimental data from laboratory tests and published data from other authors.

Present ideas and results to the research team.

Contribute to future research planning and assist with proposals.

Work independently and collaboratively with members of the research team to meet milestones and deliverables.

Assist or lead efforts in writing research papers and creating conference presentations.

Required Education & Experience:

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field with an emphasis in computational multiphase fluid dynamics research involving reacting multiphase fluid dynamics in gas-solids, gas-liquids, liquid-solids, three-phase reacting flows, numerical analysis, and mathematical modeling.

Must have expertise in microwave-based electromagnetic heating

1+ years of postgraduate research and development experience in computational, mathematical, and analytical model development relevant to fossil and/or biomass energy conversion and/or chemical process systems. Emphasis on computational multiphase flow with experience in development and application of Lagrangian and Two-Fluid Modeling approaches.

Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to develop and apply complex multiphase computational fluid dynamics codes to study multiphase systems, including fluidized beds and other configurations important to energy conversion and chemical reactors. Experience using the NETL MFiX Software Suite to study these multiphase flow systems.

Experience in scientific code development and application with an emphasis on creating computational models to aid in the design, understanding and analysis of complex multiphase flow systems, including Discrete Element Methods, Two-Fluid Modeling, and Kinetic Theory of Granular Flow approaches.

Familiarity with upgrading of biomass pyrolysis gas through catalytic processes and computational modeling of these systems is desired. Knowledge of bioreactor systems including simulation of reactor performance.

Experience in CFD modeling of chemical process reactors such as polymerization reactors.

Experience with CFD software including FLUENT, OpenFOAM, MFiX, and COMSOL as well as Parallel Programming with C/C, Fortran, Large-scale simulations on High Performance Computing facilities.

Experience in mesh generation (GAMBIT, ICEM-CFD), data collection and analysis (Tecplot, Paraview)

Experience using AI/ML techniques.

Come join t he Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you’ll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation’s energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/Salary Range for this position: $90K to $110KPay Range:Pay Range $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $162,000.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. REQNUMBER: R-00112683All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.