Emissions & Digital Twin Research Scientist

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Energy Institute seeks a Research Scientist for an open pool in Fort Collins, CO to develop digital twins and run field campaigns. The role involves collaboration with industry and academia, guiding test methods, and mentoring staff and students.

Applicants should hold a PhD in engineering, physics, or related fields and bring strong software, data analysis, and modeling skills. This evergreen pool welcomes qualified candidates as needs arise.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, or related physical science, mathematics or computer science.
• Strong understanding of physics, physical systems and simulation algorithms.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing data from diverse sources.
• Experience in computer simulation of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital twin, statistical, and related simulation models with a broad team.
• Integrate digital twins with hardware simulations and sensor systems.
• Work with industry partners to plan field data collection and validation activities.
• Prepare reports, present to sponsors, and publish manuscripts.

Skills

Digital twin development

Data analysis

Software integration

Field data collection

Communication skills

Education

PhD in engineering, physics, or related physical science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

Promax

Aspen

Job description

Colorado State University’s Energy Institute seeks a Research Scientist for an open pool in Fort Collins, CO to develop digital twins and run field campaigns. The role involves collaboration with industry and academia, guiding test methods, and mentoring staff and students.

Applicants should hold a PhD in engineering, physics, or related fields and bring strong software, data analysis, and modeling skills. This evergreen pool welcomes qualified candidates as needs arise.