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Physics-Based Modeling Researcher, Biomedical
Job Location:
Job Location:
Carrboro, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 150000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
26 July 2026 (17 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Team Description:
Kitware is seeking a Biomedical Modeler to join theComputer Vision this role youll develop computational models of biological systems that support cutting-edge research in medical imaging biomechanics physiology and digital health. Youll work closely with software developers AI researchers clinicians and domain scientists to create validated models that answer challenging scientific and clinical questions.
About the Projects:
Kitwares employees have unique opportunities to interact and collaborate directly with customers visit interesting customer sites and participate in live field tests and demonstrations. Much of Kitwares work involves applying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and mechanistic modeling approaches to dynamic real-world problems. We consider the work that we do on our government contracts as one of the ways that we give back to the community. We partner with premier government R&D agencies such as DARPA IARPA ARPA-H DHA AFRL Army C5ISR NOAA and other branches of the US Government on a range of efforts including prime contracts SBIRs and addition we provide commercial services to companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware employs an open source business model to foster extended collaborative communities and to provide effective flexible and high-quality technical solutions.
In This Position You Will:
- Develop computational and mathematical models of the human body and human physiology.
- Create patient-specific models using medical imaging data (CT MRI ultrasound microscopy etc.).
- Design and implement biomechanical physiological or multi-physics simulations.
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into research software and production applications.
- Validate models using experimental or clinical data.
- Work directly with clinicians researchers and sponsors to understand technical requirements.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
- Contribute to Kitwares open source software ecosystem.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree 2 years of experience or PhD in Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computational Biology Applied Mathematics Bioengineering or a related field.
- 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.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
- Due to contractual requirements only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
- If not already cleared TS/SCI willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the Pulse Physiology Engine.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Biomechanics.
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Cardiovascular modeling.
- Digital twins.
- Multiscale modeling.
- Medical image segmentation and registration.
- AI or machine learning applied to biomedical data.
- Grant proposal development and sponsored research.
$110000 - $150000 a year
Company Description:
Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned and Great Place to Work-Certified.
Additional Information:
Our team members enjoy a small company environment flexibility in work assignments and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan tuition reimbursement program flexible working hours six weeks paid time off 401(k) health insurance life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance bonus plan and free coffee drinks and snacks.
For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex age protected veteran status uniformed service member status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware including to Kitwares mailing addresses fax machines or email addresses whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitwares applicant tracking system will be considered Kitware property. Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
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