Senior Research Assistant Modeling & Simulation, P&G Digital Accelerator at UC

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation scientist/engineer to help drive Product and Process innovation through development and application of complex multi-physics computer simulations. The successful candidate will initially focus on developing and connecting digital twins of advanced skin-product interaction processes.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with scientist and engineers at the University of Cincinnati as well as Procter & Gamble across numerous scientific domains.
• Utilize mathematical modeling, statistical techniques, chemistry, physics, and fundamental engineering.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Biomechanical, Materials Science), Physics, or Chemistry or closely related field required. 

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience and/ or post-Bachelor Academic training in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry or closely related field.
• The ability to develop the mathematical equations which govern a given dynamic systems' physicochemical, reaction kinetics, or transport phenomena
• The ability to formulate and solve mathematical optimization problems
• Strong coding skills in at least one scientific computing language (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Java, C, C++)

Additional Qualifications Considered

• PhD Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Biomechanical, Materials Science), Physics, or Chemistry or closely related field.
• Knowledge of human biology especially skin with experience developing biological application an additional plus
• Experience coding / applying finite difference, finite element or finite volume methods
• Experience using optimization software such as GAMS, Pyomo, SciPy, AMPL, or Gurobi Optimizer
• Experience using Equation-oriented modelling software such as gPROMS, Pyomo or Modelica
• Experience in Multivariate Statistics
• The individual must be a team player with a “Roll up your sleeves” attitude and able to partner with a multi-functional team to define the model requirements
• Be able to effectively communicate complex technical results through both presentations and reports to stakeholders with a range of technical and business backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.<