Kitware
Physics-Based Modeling Researcher, Biomedical
$110K–$150K
Carrboro, North Carolina · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Experience
- Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience, or PhD.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only U.S. citizens will be considered.
About the job
Develop and validate computational models and simulations of human physiology, including patient-specific models based on medical imaging, and integrate them into research and production software.
What you'll do
- Develop human-body and physiological models and design biomechanical, physiological, or multiphysics simulations.
- Create patient-specific models from medical imaging and validate models using experimental or clinical data.
- Collaborate with clinicians and software teams, publish and present research, and contribute to open-source software.
What they ask for
- Experience developing computational or mathematical models of the human body.
- Strong programming skills in C++ or Python; C++ preferred.
- Experience with scientific computing and numerical methods; familiarity with medical imaging and image processing.
- U.S. citizenship; if not already TS/SCI-cleared, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with the Pulse Physiology Engine.
- Experience or familiarity with FEA, biomechanics, CFD, cardiovascular modeling, digital twins, multiscale modeling, medical image segmentation and registration, biomedical AI/ML, or sponsored research.
Pay
USD 110,000–150,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, CT, MRI
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