Job Title: Computational Physicist
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: UK (In-person meetings in London 2-4 times a month)
Salary: TBD
About us:
Quantemol is a leader in the plasma chemistry market for advanced software tools and consultancy services. Founded in 2004, we have established a global reputation for delivering cutting-edge simulation software, comprehensive databases, and tailored consultancy services that empower researchers and industries to understand and optimise plasma processes.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled FORTRAN programmer with a strong background in plasma modelling to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the development of a new complex simulation code.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and optimise FORTRAN-based plasma codes
- Perform code validation and verification
- Work within a small team to ensure code modules successfully interface
- Document code development
- Analyse simulation outputs and provide insights
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in low-temperature plasma physics and computational modelling
- Construct plasma chemistry sets and perform plasma simulations
- Participate in customer meetings and presenting at international conferences
Requirements:
- In-depth Knowledge of gas collision physics. Experience developing particle collisions with cross-section data and Monte Carlo Particle Simulation.
- Strong proficiency in FORTRAN programming (Modern FORTRAN preferred)
- Extensive experience in plasma physics and modelling (low-temperature plasma physics a plus)
- Experience in a Linux environment
- Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively
- Strong communication skills
- PhD in plasma physics or closely related field
Desirable:
- Experience using Git (BitBucket, GitHub)
- Knowledge of parallelisation (OpenMP, MPI)
- Knowledge and experience with code refactoring and qualification
- Experience in writing kinetic plasma models (Boltzmann solver, Monte Carlo simulations, PIC) codes from scratch
- Experience in writing kinetic plasma models from scratch
- Experience working with meshes and unstructured meshes
- Knowledge of low-pressure plasma physics, e.g. Semiconductor Plasma Processing (Etch, ALD, PECVD, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of rarefied gas flows
- Knowledge of plasma chemistry design
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- UK Visa sponsorship if necessary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Stimulating work environment with a focus on research and innovation
- The ability to make a large impact and help shape a small company
Quantemol is a scientific software and consultancy company with an international customer base and a small, friendly team of experts based in the UK. We provide plasma modelling solutions to the semiconductor industry and others. Our products are complicated, but the results of your work have a real impact. We facilitate innovation that can change the world. Join us on this journey!
To apply please send your CV outlining your experience and qualifications to recruitment@quantemol.com