Computational Mechanics Problem Designer (PhD)

Mercor; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercor seeks a Computational Structural & Mechanical Engineering Expert to design advanced, graduate-level problems using open-source computational tools. You will craft tasks requiring multi-step workflows across finite-element and multiphysics software, refine them against AI models, and push the problems to higher difficulty.

You will work with tools such as FEniCSx/DOLFINx, OpenFOAM, deal.II, and Python-based workflows, contributing to research-grade benchmarks in elasticity, CFD, and

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience)
• Proven proficiency with at least one of the listed scientific software libraries, shown through research publications, open-source contributions, or professional work
• Strong Python skills - you'll be writing problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators
• Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback
• Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes
• Available for at least 15-20 hours per week

Responsabilités

• Create problems that require skilled use of specialized scientific software.
• Test them against state-of-the-art AI models and refine until target difficulty is reached.
• Design original, graduate-level problems based on real scientific workflows.
• Plan experiments and queries to uncover information not directly visible and read partial results.
• Refine problem design based on feedback and measurement outcomes

Connaissances

FEniCSx/DOLFINx

OpenFOAM

deal.II

Python

C/C++

Finite element analysis

Multiphysics

Linux

Pyomo

SfePy

Formation

MS/PhD in STEM

Outils

CalculiX

Elmer FEM

Code_Aster

FiPy

Devito

Cantera

CoolProp

Description du poste

Mercor seeks a Computational Structural & Mechanical Engineering Expert to design advanced, graduate-level problems using open-source computational tools. You will craft tasks requiring multi-step workflows across finite-element and multiphysics software, refine them against AI models, and push the problems to higher difficulty.

You will work with tools such as FEniCSx/DOLFINx, OpenFOAM, deal.II, and Python-based workflows, contributing to research-grade benchmarks in elasticity, CFD, and