Computational Micromagnetics

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ITL invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate Researcher specializing in micromagnetics simulations. The role focuses on creating numerical tools to model magnetic components and to design and integrate novel power supplies into semiconductor chips and packaging.

Collaborate with domain experts, build robust simulation tools, and analyze results to guide model-based design.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ODEs, PDEs, stiff systems, Maxwell's equations.
• Experience coding in C++, MATLAB, Python.
• Ability to work with experimentalists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with domain experts to translate scientific needs into technical software requirements.
• Micromagnetics Simulation: Build numerical simulation tools to model relevant prototypes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze numerical results to inform model-based design considerations.
• Technology Transfer: Communicate results via technical publications and conference presentations.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Tools

ODEs & PDEs

Maxwell's equations

Job description

The Information Technology Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate Researcher with expertise in micromagnetics simulations. This researcher will create and analyze numerical simulations of magnetic components with the goal of designing and integrating novel power supplies into semiconductor chips and packaging.

Duties

• Collaboration: Partner with domain experts to translate scientific needs into technical software requirements.
• Micromagnetics Simulation: Build numerical simulation tools to model relevant prototypes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze numerical results to inform model-based design considerations.
• Technology Transfer: Communicate results via technical publications and conference presentations.

Required Skills, Expertise, and Qualifications

• A PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ODEs, PDEs, stiff systems, Maxwell's equations.
• Experience coding in C++, MATLAB, Python.
• Ability to work with experimentalists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Employment Terms

This opportunity is to be an associate researcher in the NIST Applied and Computational Mathematics Division for a term of 1 year, with options to renew annually and/or pursue longer term federal employment. Associate researchers are NOT Federal Employees, but they work aside NIST researchers. Relocation expenses will not be provided.

U.S. Citizens who meet all required qualifications.

An Associate at NIST is not a federal employee but collaborates with NIST on research projects of mutual interest and does not work exclusively on NIST mission-related activities. If you have any questions, please contact the International and Academic Affairs Office at [e-mail] .