Job ID: R0000238
Job date: 2017-12-06
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Company : Simons Foundation Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-12-06
End Date:
Company : Simons Foundation Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The Simons Foundation has formed a new computational science organization called the Flatiron Institute. The Flatiron Institute includes three centers — the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA), the Center for Computational Biology (CCB) and the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ). The Software Engineer will report to the CCA director and the group leader for Galaxy Formation, and will work in collaboration with members of the Scientific Computing Core to develop and deploy the software necessary for carrying out research objectives. Primary Responsibilities: As a member of the CCA, the Software Engineer/Data Scientist will be embedded in various projects within the center. The person in this position will work in collaboration with CCA scientists and the Scientific Computing Core to develop standards for storage of and access to diverse kinds of simulated data. The Software Engineer/Data Scientist will also work on building user interfaces for both simulated and observational data. Initial projects will be supporting the Galaxy Formation group, and there will likely be future projects with the Compact Objects, Planet Formation and other groups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Additional Info:
When applying for this position, candidates should upload a CV and a brief statement (2-3 pages) describing previous work and skills relevant to this position. If applicable, please also attach a publications list and/or files containing previous or current software projects when filling out the online application’s questionnaire. THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Simons Foundation has formed a new computational science organization called the Flatiron Institute. The Flatiron Institute includes three centers — the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA), the Center for Computational Biology (CCB) and the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ). The Software Engineer will report to the CCA director and the group leader for Galaxy Formation, and will work in collaboration with members of the Scientific Computing Core to develop and deploy the software necessary for carrying out research objectives. Primary Responsibilities: As a member of the CCA, the Software Engineer/Data Scientist will be embedded in various projects within the center. The person in this position will work in collaboration with CCA scientists and the Scientific Computing Core to develop standards for storage of and access to diverse kinds of simulated data. The Software Engineer/Data Scientist will also work on building user interfaces for both simulated and observational data. Initial projects will be supporting the Galaxy Formation group, and there will likely be future projects with the Compact Objects, Planet Formation and other groups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
- Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, computer science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with back-end and front-end software development
- Familiarity with Unix and Python
- Experience with the Jupyter notebook environment
- Experience with databases and large data sets
- Knowledge of software engineering practices for working in groups, including software development life cycles, coding standards, code review and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Expertise in algorithms and data structures
- Technical and scientific curiosity
- Professional communication skills
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When applying for this position, candidates should upload a CV and a brief statement (2-3 pages) describing previous work and skills relevant to this position. If applicable, please also attach a publications list and/or files containing previous or current software projects when filling out the online application’s questionnaire. THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]