Scientific computing engineer: modeling and simulation of cardiac hemodynamics

Contract type : Fixed-term contract

Renewable contract : Yes

Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent

Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer

Assignment

The objective of this research engineering position is to contribute to different modeling and pre-processing steps involved in the development of a computational tool for the 3D numerical simualtion of blood flow in the four cardiac cavities. The main motivation of this work is driven by the simulation of patohological scenarios such as the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and by numerically assesing different surgicals options. This work will be performed in the framework of the MEDITWIN project, which involves in particular a collaboration beetwen COMMEDIA project-team and Dassault Systèmes.

 

Main activities

Main activities:

  • Computational mesh generation and modification 
  • Physiogical data processing (e.g., muscle fibers, cavities motion) 
  • Computer implementation (FELiScE software)
  • Testing, validation and simulation  

Skills

Experience and training required:

  • Bac+5 (Master 2, engineering school)
  • Initial training from an engineering school or university in computer science or mathematics with more specific training concerning scientific computing (numerical simulation, computational meshes, finite elements, etc.), fluid mechanics and structural mechanics
  • Significant experience in developing scientific computing codes
  • Good knowledge of the software development cycle, development tools and methods

Required skills:

  • Mastery of C++ and another compiled language: C, Fortran,...
  • Good knowledge and skills in mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, mesh manipulation and post-processing 
  • Proficiency in version managers (e.g., git), documentation tools, automatic testing tools and continuous integration
  • Good level of technical and scientific English, oral and written

Valued skills:

  • Knowledge/experience in an R&D environment (public or private)
  • PhD in applied mathematics (scientific computing) 

Benefits package

  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours (after 12 months of employment)
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage