Computational Analyst I

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

3d • $61,000 - $85,400 • Onsite

About The Position

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This position contributes to computational physics research. It supports simulation design and execution, data analysis, visualization, documentation, and presentation of results for research involving high-energy-density physics, inertial confinement fusion, and large-scale Multiphysics modeling. The role also contributes to the verification and validation of charged-particle transport capabilities in simulation codes used for ignition-relevant applications. The Computational Analyst I will interface with experimental and computational colleagues, providing opportunities to understand how simulations support experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, astronomy, or a closely related quantitative field required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or coursework in computational physics, numerical methods, applied mathematics, scientific computing, algorithms, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, or related areas required.
• Experience with scientific programming using Python or related tools required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze scientific or computational data, prepare visualizations, interpret results, and communicate findings required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment required.
• Working knowledge of Fortran, C/C++, Linux/Unix environments, Git, high-performance computing systems, multiphysics simulation, hydrodynamics, radiation-hydrodynamics, transport modeling, or high-energy-density physics required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the design, execution, documentation, and analysis of computational test problems used to assess charged-particle transport capabilities in large-scale Multiphysics simulation codes.
• Contributes to verification and validation studies for computational physics models relevant to high-energy-density physics, inertial confinement fusion, and ignition applications.
• Supports model development, simulation workflow development, post-processing, data analysis, visualization, and interpretation of computational results.
• Interfaces with experimental, theoretical, and computational colleagues to understand how simulations support experimental design, diagnostic interpretation, and analysis of high-energy-density physics experiments.
• Applies scientific programming tools, including Python and related languages, to prepare input files, analyze simulation outputs, generate plots, automate workflows, and present results.
• Works with existing multiphysics hydrodynamics and radiation-hydrodynamics codes, including simulation setup, execution, data management, and comparison of results with benchmark calculations, analytic expectations, or other reference solutions.
• Prepares technical summaries, figures, reports, and presentations for use and interpretation by scientists, students, code developers, and external collaborators.
• Participates in research discussions and communicates computational findings within the department and the wider scientific community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level