Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute & Unstressed Computational Physicist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Hexagon Lavish® is a scientific research and development start-up based in the United States. The company initially was focused in machine learning techniques but now has evolved into a small company that's devoted to utilizing "unorthodox" research methodologies in theoretical development and uncompromised use of mathematics and science.

PIR: Premier Information Retrieval will be a resultant product from the platform, IISS (Informational Interpretation Scientific Software). PIR will be designed as software for immediate detection, distinction, classification and analysis.

Desmond J. Watson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Hexagon Lavish®,  is putting together a small team of researchers, mathematicians, engineers and programmers for this startup. If you're interested in applying your skills in efforts of turning ideas into a grand journey, submit your CV/résumé today.

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Job Description

Hexagon Lavish® is a scientific R&D informational interpretation and anti-artificial interception technique-oriented start-up based in Atlanta, Georgia that has a full-time/permanent position for an experienced Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist.

The Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist will be working on the expansion of the PIR project and will be responsible for the initiation, design, development, execution and implementation of long-term PIR-associated scientific research projects. The Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist will also be obligated to provide assistance to all research scientist personnel in the R&D department. 

The Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist will report weekly to the Chief Science Officer and provide status reports. The Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist for this position will function in the capacity of a researcher with the responsibility of providing assistance to the Hexagon Lavish® Team in developing the scientific foundation for the IISS (Informational Interpretation Scientific Software) platform and future research in other projects.

The Senior Staff Research Scientist I: Resolute + Unstressed Computational Physicist will work with the program architecture staff to develop series of modeling applications of the PIR project(s) and conduct research on computational algorithms that will model the physics to exist within the program’s architecture. Prime candidacy for this position is looking to reward individuals for those who express exceptional skills in conducting research in protein folding, thermal modeling, finite element analysis and especially optics (including sequential and non-sequential ray tracing). Essentially, being prodigious in computer vision is also a requirement.

Qualifications

•    Ph.D. in the disciplines of Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or Computational Physics is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with four years of experience in the disciplines of Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics or Computational Physics OR a Master's with two years of experience in the disciplines of Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics or Computational Physics

•    Six or more years of experience developing complex computational algorithms and/or scientific software

•    Five or more years of experience with C/C++ and/or Java


•    Demonstrable expertise applying, defining and validating computational approaches to deliver insights and/or hypotheses, e.g., multivariate, Bayesian/non-Bayesian machine learning techniques

•    Relevant industrial research and development experience in addition to formal training in computational physics/chemistry, computer science, applied mathematics or statistics

•    In-depth knowledge of relevant public or proprietary databases, methods and tools

•    Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)

•    Ability to participate in interdisciplinary work

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens

Additional Information

Essential Job Functions

•    Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential technologies, materials, processes and products

•    Coordinates, plans and executes laboratory research to prove feasibility of concepts

•    Maintains substantial knowledge of “state-of-the-art” principles and theories and contributes to scientific literature and conferences

•    Participates in the development of intellectual property evaluations

•    Consults and interacts with subject matter experts, both internal and external

•    Coordinates interdepartmental activities and research-oriented efforts

•    Submits professional articles for technical journals

•    Run applications and participate in data analysis

•    Develop programs of high quality for scientific applications with an emphasis on C/C++

•    Rapid prototyping of algorithms


Other Essential Job Functions

•    Be willing to participate in monthly meetups and annual conferences, conventions, etc.

•    Mentor entry-level researchers

 

Other Skills/Abilities

•    Fluent in English

•    Must be comfortable working alongside other scientists, mathematicians, engineers and programmers in order to collaborate on ideas and achieve the fulfillment of objectives

•    A willingness to engage in conversation with others concerning technical attributes pertaining to subject matter relative to objectives of the job description

 

Hexagon Lavish® is an equal opportunity employer.