Requisition #: 14949 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

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Summary

Ansys is looking for an R&D engineer to join our multiscale materials modelling team in the office of the CTO. The successful candidate will support the development of innovative software solutions within an innovative Horizon Europe project, collaborating with internal and external teams of researchers and developers. The project is an important part of our strategy to develop solutions for multiscale materials modelling, from atoms to continuum, and responsibilities include development of software solutions and applications to support the use of the Ansys Granta MI materials data management system in computational material science and materials informatics.

While primarily focusing on one project, the candidate will be involved in a limited number of other research projects in computational materials science, machine learning applied to materials, depending on the candidate interests and background.

This role will appeal to someone with a research background in computational materials science or engineering (or related fields such as computational chemistry chemical, mechanical engineering, physics) with a strong interest and some experience in software development. Other STEM backgrounds may be considered if the candidate demonstrates relevant experience in software development and machine learning.

The position is linked to the funded project and therefore initially limited to two years. The candidate must have the right to work and reside in UK, preferably Cambridge, for the duration of the contract.

Responsabilities

Lead Ansys participation in the collaborative research project

Work with the team and broader organization to translate project requirements into solution designs alligned with Ansys roadmaps.

Contribute to the improvements, development, and testing of a workflow system starting from existing developments.

Develop project deliverables, especially in the areas of integration, workflow and data analysis.

Present developments and progress in regular internal and external meetings

Support other projects and team members

Minimum Qualifications

A degree (MSc or PhD) in material science, an engineering discipline or a closely related subject. Experience in developing web solutions using Python frameworks (Flask, Django, fastAPI, etc.), REST APIs design, and web application using python (Dash and Streamlit preferred) or angular frameworks Experience with version-control system (git and github) Experience and/or interest in machine learning Have excellent interpersonal skills Have an organized and self-motivated approach to work, with good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

PhD in computational materials science or related discipline Experience working on collaborative, funded R&D projects, such as Horizon Europe Exposure to large-scale software projects in academia or industry. Experience in developing/contributing to workflow systems. Experience in atomistic/electronic modelling tools and softwares  Experience with some Ansys solvers and tools such as Granta MI, Workbench, optiSLang, pyAnsys, etc. Formal coding training and/or professional experience

Please note this is a 24 month FTC

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results.Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. 

Our Commitments: 

Amaze with innovative products and solutions Make our customers incredibly successful Act with integrity Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values: 

Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions: 

We commit to audacious goals We work seamlessly as a team We demonstrate mastery We deliver outstanding results

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE 
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive. 

 
WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS 

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. 

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics. 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE  
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the , Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and ).