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Open Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Scientific Computing and GPU Acceleration
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We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join ConGloMeRaTe at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) for a one-year position focused on GPU acceleration of LBMphaseX, our in-house lattice Boltzmann simulation framework. The primary goal of this position is to implement and optimize GPU computing capabilities for LBMphaseX to enable large-scale pore-scale simulations of granular and multiphase fluid systems. LBMphaseX is an established, modular, and actively developed codebase, and the successful candidate will focus primarily on GPU acceleration, optimization, and performance improvement rather than model development.

This position is ideal for a researcher with a strong computational background who wants to apply their expertise to challenging engineering problems and broaden their research profile. The successful candidate will work closely with the research team and will have opportunities to co-author publications resulting from the accelerated framework and the simulations it enables.

Qualifications

  • A PhD in computational science, computer science, computational physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related field
  • Strong expertise in GPU computing and CUDA-based parallelization
  • Strong C++ programming skills and experience working with large scientific software projects
  • Experience optimizing and profiling high-performance simulation codes
  • Experience with HPC environments and parallel programming (e.g., MPI, OpenMP) is desirable
  • Familiarity with lattice Boltzmann methods or other numerical simulation methods is a plus, but not required

Appointment

The position is available immediately and is funded for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 per year plus benefits.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send an email to reihos@vt.edu with the subject line “Postdoc Application” and include your CV and a brief description of your GPU programming experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

PhD Students
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We do not have funded PhD positions available at the moment. However, if you believe your background and interests align well with our research, you are welcome to reach out. We will keep strong candidates on file and contact them as funded positions become available.

Qualifications

  • Background in civil or geotechnical engineering
  • Familiarity with numerical methods or scientific computing
  • Prior coding experience
  • Curiosity, independence, and a genuine interest in understanding the physics behind engineering problems

Application Instructions

Please send an email to reihos@vt.edu with the subject line “Prospective PhD Student” and include your CV and a brief description of your background and why ConGloMeRaTe would be a good fit for you. Generic inquiry emails are unlikely to receive a response.