Scientific Software Developer

Want to be part of building the world most powerful neutron source?
 

The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium(ERIC), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world’s most powerful neutron source.The unique capabilities  of this new facility will both greatly exceed and complement those of today's leading neutron sources, enabling new opportunities for researchers across the spectrum of Scientific discovery , including life sciences, energy, environmental technology, cultural heritage and fundamental physics. 

The ESS will be the brightest source of cold neutrons in the world and a large-scale facility that will deliver state of the art instrumentation and software tools to the international materials and life science community.

Job description and responsibilities:

The Data Management and Software Centre located in Copenhagen is a division of the Science Directorate of the European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS). The role of the DMSC is to deliver the scientific computing for the instrument suite at ESS.
The Instrument Data Group in the Data Management and Software Centre delivers critical software infrastructures that make neutron scattering experiments at ESS possible and successful.
We invite applications for a scientific software developer for neutron event data processing, specifically the critical step between data acquisition and data analysis.

Mantid is the software framework for neutron data processing that will be used across ESS for the step between data acquisition and data analysis. We are looking for a motivated individual to add to our growing team.
In particular, the role is to:

• Collaboratively develop the Mantid framework for neutron data processing for the ESS
• Coordinate development with in-kind partners, external collaborators, and ESS stakeholders
• Focus on core framework development and performance improvements
• Contribute to the development of a distributed architecture for high data rate processing
• Technically lead areas of responsibility in a growing team of developers

Required qualifications:
M.S. in Computer Science or natural sciences essential, PhD in natural sciences or Computer Science preferred. An ideal candidate has experience in evaluation of requirements, and development of large mission critical software frameworks, using modern software development practices in C++.
Key requirements for the role include:

• C++
• In-depth experience in at least one of MPI, multi-threading, or GPU-based general purpose computing
• Experience in performance optimization
• Experience with modern software development tools and techniques, such as version control, unit testing, and agile workflows, are essential
• Understanding of software quality throughout the software lifecycle
• Experience in Python is an advantage
Prior experience with the Mantid framework for neutron data processing is desirable but not essential.
You should be able to work effectively and responsibly in large, diverse teams, across multiple sites. Good communication skills both oral and written are required. The working language of the ESS is English.
Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, fast pace of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel, as part of a large team. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. In this growing organisation you will have the possibility to take part in developing new routines and processes. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

Other information:
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Duration and Location
This is permanent position and Your work place will be situated in Copenhagen, Denmark.

 Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website or ESS intranet. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through the intranet.

The deadline for applications is 2018-02-25

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. For further information regarding the position, please contact Recruiting Manager, Jonathan Taylor, jonathan.taylor[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Jasleen Chhabda, jasleen.chhabda [at]esss.se