Physics-Based Modeling Researcher, Biomedical

Socket.dev; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Free coffee, drinks, and snacks

Job summary

Kitware seeks a Biomedical Modeler to join the Computer Vision team. You will develop computational models of biological systems, create patient‑specific models from medical imaging data, and design biomechanical simulations.

You will collaborate with engineers, AI researchers, clinicians, and domain scientists to validate models and integrate them into research software. The role emphasizes collaboration, publication, and contributing to open source software while advancing medical imaging,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Experience modeling the human body with computational or mathematical models.
• Proficient in C++ or Python, with C++ preferred.
• Experience with scientific computing and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with medical imaging and image processing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and teamwork ability.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness/ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational and mathematical models of human physiology.
• Create patient‑specific models using imaging data (CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.).
• Design and implement biomechanical, physiological, or multi‑physics simulations.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into research software.
• Validate models with experimental or clinical data.
• Work with clinicians and sponsors to understand requirements.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to Kitware's open source ecosystem.

Skills

C++

Python

Scientific computing

Image processing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree + 2 years OR PhD

Tools

Pulse Physiology Engine

Job description

Team Description:

Kitware is seeking a Biomedical Modeler to join the Computer Vision team. In this role, you'll develop computational models of biological systems that support cutting‑edge research in medical imaging, biomechanics, physiology, and digital health. You'll work closely with software developers, AI researchers, clinicians, and domain scientists to create validated models that answer challenging scientific and clinical questions.

About the Projects:

Kitware’s employees have unique opportunities to interact and collaborate directly with customers, visit interesting customer sites, and participate in live field tests and demonstrations. Much of Kitware’s work involves applying state‑of‑the‑art artificial intelligence and mechanistic modeling approaches to dynamic, real‑world problems. We consider the work that we do on our government contracts as one of the ways that we give back to the community. We partner with premier government R&D agencies such as DARPA, IARPA, ARPA‑H, DHA, AFRL, Army C5ISR, NOAA, and other branches of the US Government on a range of efforts, including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. In addition, we provide commercial services to companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware employs an open source business model to foster extended, collaborative communities and to provide effective, flexible, and high‑quality technical solutions.

In This Position You Will:

• Develop computational and mathematical models of the human body and human physiology.
• Create patient‑specific models using medical imaging data (CT, MRI, ultrasound, microscopy, etc.).
• Design and implement biomechanical, physiological, or multi‑physics simulations.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into research software and production applications.
• Validate models using experimental or clinical data.
• Work directly with clinicians, researchers, and sponsors to understand technical requirements.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Contribute to Kitware's open source software ecosystem.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree + 2 years of experience or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing computational or mathematical models of the human body.
• Strong programming skills in C++ or Python (C++ preferred).
• Experience with scientific computing and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with medical imaging and image processing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Due to contractual requirements, only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
• If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Pulse Physiology Engine.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Biomechanics.
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Cardiovascular modeling.
• Digital twins.
• Multiscale modeling.
• Medical image segmentation and registration.
• AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data.
• Grant proposal development and sponsored research.

Company Description:

Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee‑focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others. Kitware is proud to be 100% employee‑owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.

Additional Information:

Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.

Benefits Package:

• competitive compensation plan
• tuition reimbursement program
• flexible working hours
• six weeks paid time off
• 401(k)
• health insurance
• life insurance
• short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance
• bonus plan
• free coffee, drinks, and snacks

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Disability Accommodations:

If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at [e-mail] at any time during the hiring process.