Computational Physicist

Job TitleComputational PhysicistJob DescriptionThe primary purpose of this position is to provide operational administration and technical support for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure across the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML). The Computational Physicist works closely with senior staff and researchers to optimize computing environments, implement performance-enhancing strategies, and maintain alignment with institutional IT policies. Major duties include:HPC Infrastructure Support: Assisting in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of both CPU and GPU high-performance computing resources across the laboratory.Operational Administration: Serving as an operational administrator for the NIST Center for Theoretical and Computational Materials Science (CTCMS) to provide technical support for computational projects.Workflow Optimization: Implementing and testing technical strategies aimed at improving the performance and reproducibility of computational materials science workflows.Data and System Management: Providing technical assistance for the operation of data management systems, including executing data migration activities to new computing platforms.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating directly with senior staff to ensure all HPC infrastructure and resources are configured to meet the specific research needs of MML scientists.Policy Compliance: Maintaining the technical alignment of all managed computational and data systems with NIST-wide IT and security policies.