Senior Research Scientist

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Research Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to research and develop complex scientific models as well as help lead current and new programs. This position is contingent upon funding

Requirements

Secret Level Clearance
BS degree and 8+ years of related professional experience; PHD preferred
Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: atmospheric transport and dispersion, computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer
Knowledge and experience working with scientific models
Ability to work independently and also work well with others in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage projects and people
Ability to support business development efforts
Occasional CONUS Travel may be required

Nice To Haves

2 years or more of experience managing projects and personnel
Knowledge and experience with AI/ML and GPU computing as they related to scientific modeling
Experience coding in Fortran – understanding of both legacy and modern Fortran
Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java

Responsibilities

Work with a team of scientists and engineers to improve and add new capabilities to existing numerical models, including an advanced atmospheric transport and dispersion model and/or high-temperature multi-physics model
Document and present work to team members, customers, and to the modeling community
Keep current with new developments in numerical methods and advances in AI/ML as they relate to scientific modeling
Support Agile software development using DevSecOps and CI/CD tools
Support program management needs in existing programs
Support business development efforts to help grow existing programs and pursue new opportunities