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Your group’s output will shape process decisions, reduce experimental iteration cycles, and create quantitative links between structure, processing conditions, and final properties. \nThis role will initially support pilot-scale and R&D activities (RTP, NC), with the potential to contribute to commercial plant operations (Benson, NC) in the next year. \nThe ideal candidate has hands-on experience with one or more of COMSOL, Fluent, finite element analysis, thermodynamic modeling (FactSage, ThermoCalc), mathematical and image analyses, and density functional theorgy, as well as experience as a people leader. \nResponsibilities \nBuild and manage a matrixed modeling and simulations team with broad expertise spanning Finite element analysis, Computational fluid dynamics, Stress/Strain analysis, thermodynamic modeling, mathematical/image analysis, and DFT; define hiring roadmap, team structure, and capability milestones. \nTranslate R&D priorities into a modeling agenda with clear deliverables, timelines, and success criteria in partnership with process engineering, materials science, and production teams. \nFoster a culture of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and rapid iteration; 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