Plaxis bv is a growing high-tech company in computational geomechanics, focused on developing, marketing and supporting the Plaxis finite element applications for soil and rock analyses. Our applications are used all over the world by thousands of engineers faced with challenging soil construction projects (for example foundations of high rise buildings, tunnels, and dikes).

To stay on top and to reach even more customers we keep enriching and improving our software every day. We are always looking for talented new employees who want to work with us towards reaching this goal. For our Research Department we are currently looking for a:

Scientific Software Developer existing Mesh Generator – 1,0 FTE
(project based position from January 2015 till September 2015)

The Plaxis Research Department is involved in research, product definition, software development and high-end services. A direct or indirect contribution is given to the development of the advanced Plaxis products and the fulfillment of client needs.

Job description

• Maintaining and improving the existing PLAXIS mesh generator (in Fortran)
• Defining solutions for technical scientific problems in the existing PLAXIS mesh generator

Requirements

• MSc or PhD level in the field of Computer Sciences, or Computational Mechanics or Numerical Mathematics
• Working knowledge of and proven experience with Fortran
• Experience with mesh generation techniques
• Team player with good communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Good understanding of 2D and 3D finite element software
• Knowledge and experience in the domain of geometric and topological methods for shape modeling
• Proven experience with OOP

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stimulating innovative and knowledge-driven work environment
• Position to work on prestigious international projects

How to apply

Please send before Monday 5 January 2015 to the contact information below (stating vacancy-number 14-03a):

• an application letter stating your motivation for this job
• your resume (CV)
• a statement with your specific knowledge and experience with Mesh Generators
• an example of a code written by you (approximately 1000 lines)

Note:  this is a relisted position, previous candidates need not to re-apply.

Contact

Additional information can be obtained from Ronald Brinkgreve, Manager Research & Projects or Karin Hijma, HR Manager via +31(0)15-2517756.

Plaxis bv
P.O. Box 572
2600 AN Delft
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)15 2517720
Fax: +31 (0)15 2573107
E-mail: vacancies<στο>plaxis.nl