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
- Strong proficiency in FORTRAN programming (Modern FORTRAN preferred)
- Extensive experience in plasma physics and modelling (low-temperature plasma physics a plus)
- In-depth knowledge of relevant numerical methods and algorithms (FVM, FEM preferred)
- 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 using CFD+, COMSOL, or commercial plasma software
- 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 are providing plasma modelling solutions to the semiconductor industry and others. Our products are complicated but the results of your work have a real impact. We are facilitating innovation which can change the world. Join us on this journey!
To apply please send your CV outlining your experience and qualifications to recruitment@quantemol.com