Remote Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Apex, NC

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• Collaborate with global researchers and engineers to develop software applications for power systems.
• Propose and develop new approaches for creating, running, and using numerical simulations with business impact.
• Build prototypes and verify new simulation concepts and methods.
• Develop approaches that combine mathematical and physical power system models with mathematical optimization technologies.
• Implement novel simulation algorithms and work across multiple simulation software tools.
• Support business units and contribute to the successful execution of research projects.
• Share knowledge across the organization and collaborate with external research and industry partners.
• Publish results through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Ph.D. degree in Theoretical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or any related field. Highly qualified candidates with a master's degree may also be considered.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about power systems engineering, energy transition and operations research.
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing numerical simulation algorithms for large-scale systems.
• Willingness to take an interdisciplinary approach, working with experts from domains different from their own area of expertise.
• Experience in the following topics is highly valued: Numerical Methods for Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Convex and Nonconvex Optimization, Fourier Analysis.
• Experience with mathematical modeling languages for optimization problems.
• Experience using automatic differentiation.
• Experience using algorithmic performance optimization for running large scale mathematical solvers.
• Strong programming experience (e.g. C, C++, CUDA, Python, Fortran)
• Solid theoretical background with publications in renowned journals and conferences.
• Excellent innovation capability and competence in application-oriented research.
• Self-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn new technologies.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.

• Work on innovative energy technologies related to power systems, simulation methods, and the energy transition.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across research teams, engineering groups, and business units.
• Access learning and development opportunities through research projects, knowledge sharing, and external collaborations.
• Receive health and retirement benefits.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility.

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