Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: 12-month contract (W2 employment with medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one)

Overview:

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our esteemed semiconductor client’s team in Austin, TX. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities:

The Research Scientist will be responsible for modeling chemical reactions in the gas phase and on semiconductor surfaces at a quantum mechanical scale. Key duties include:

• Integrating quantum mechanical reactions into fluid dynamic models to enhance the understanding and optimization of vapor and liquid etch processes.
• Developing fluid dynamic models within simulation software to optimize tool design.
• Participating in system engineering specification development, documentation, and prototype implementation.
• Collaborating with the development team to define project strategy and deliverables.
• Fully documenting work to ensure colleagues can maintain engineering simulations and code.
• Utilizing strong problem-solving skills and structured project management to find solutions to complex problems in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in modeling quantum mechanical chemical reactions using Gaussian, VASP, or Quantum Espresso.
• Solid understanding of Density Functional Theory.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Linux and/or Python.
• Experience with Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics software.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics within the semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, and COMSOL.

Compensation

$48/hr to $55/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as additional benefits. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.