At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop cutting-edge algorithms for modelling extreme events and structural loading.
- Company: Join a small, innovative team at Viper Applied Science in Aberdour, Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work independently on challenging problems and see your work in action worldwide.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by turning research into practical engineering tools used globally.
- Qualifications: Master's or PhD in relevant fields with strong programming skills in C++ or Fortran.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
About Viper Applied Science Viper Applied Science develops advanced computational software for modelling extreme events, including explosions, blast loading and structural response.
Our software is used internationally by engineers, scientists and organisations working across defence, security, civil engineering and industrial safety.
We are a small technical team, which means the person joining us will have the opportunity to work directly on new numerical methods and take them from research ideas through to production software used by customers around the world.
The role We are looking for a Computational Scientist to join our team in Aberdour, Scotland.
The role sits at the intersection of computational science, numerical methods and software development.
You will develop new algorithms for our simulation software, investigate and validate numerical methods, implement them in production code, and help turn research concepts into practical engineering tools.
This would suit someone with a strong background in computational physics or engineering who enjoys both understanding the underlying science and implementing it in code.
Responsibilities Develop and implement numerical algorithms for modelling extreme events and structural loading.
Work with methods including CFD, finite element and/or meshless approaches.
Develop high-performance implementations using technologies such as CUDA, Open MP and MPI.
Write maintainable scientific software in languages such as C++, Fortran and Python.
Verify and validate new numerical methods against analytical, experimental and published data.
Document algorithms and software functionality clearly.
Work closely with the wider Viper team to develop and release new capabilities.
Provide technical input and support to customers using our software.
Essential experience Master's degree, Ph D or equivalent experience in engineering, physics, applied mathematics or another relevant discipline.
Strong background in numerical modelling, scientific computing or computational engineering.
Programming experience in C++, Fortran or a similar compiled language.
Experience implementing or developing numerical algorithms.
Ability to analyse computational results and understand the underlying physics.
Comfortable working independently on technically challenging problems.
Desirable experience Experience in any of the following would be particularly useful: CUDA or GPU computing.
Open MP or MPI.
Computational fluid dynamics.
Finite element analysis.
Meshless numerical methods.
Compressible flow, shock physics or explosion modelling.
Python or MATLAB for analysis and scripting.
Linux development environments.
What we offer Viper operates a hybrid working model, combining home working with time at our office in Aberdour.
We offer a competitive salary, pension, life cover and opportunities for professional development.
As part of a small technical team, you will have substantial ownership of your work and the opportunity to see algorithms you develop become part of commercial engineering software used internationally.
Computational Scientist in Fife employer: Viper Applied Science
Viper Applied Science is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within a highly technical engineering team. Employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, allowing for personal and professional growth while working on cutting-edge simulation software that addresses real-world engineering challenges. Located in the UK, the company provides a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact customer success and the advancement of scientific applications.
