[Pw_forum] MaX software scientist/engineer @ EPFL

[Nicola Marzari]

Dear All,


this is to let you know that an open position for a software 
scientist/engineer is available at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) in the 
group of Prof. Nicola Marzari, supported by the H2020 Centre of 
Excellence MaX on “Materials Design at the eXascale”, and in close 
collaboration with the MARVEL NCCR, the Swiss National Centre on 
"Computational Design and Discovery of Novel Materials”. Full details 
are available here:

http://theossrv1.epfl.ch/uploads/Main/Openings/2016_06_MaX_SE.pdf

and reported below. Please feel free to pass the above ad to anyone 
interested - thanks a lot.

				nicola marzari



Excellent candidates are sought with experience in the development of 
complex software architectures to support the development and deployment 
of AiiDA (Automated Interactive Infrastructure and Database for 
Computational Science, http://www.aiida.net), a framework that acts as a 
flexible and scalable infrastructure enabling high-throughput 
computational materials science. AiiDA is the main materials’ 
informatics infrastructure underpinning the efforts of MaX and MARVEL; 
the software engineer would work with a team of 10+ PhDs/postdocs 
contributing to the AiiDA project, and a web engineer dedicated to the 
data sharing and dissemination portal.

Major duties and responsibilities ---

Maintain and develop the AiiDA Python infrastructure, including some or 
all of the following:

software design and development of core functionality
plugins for community codes and scientific workflows
database storage, query efficiency, and scalability
remote resource management (supercomputers and storage)
REST APIs and GUI front-ends
communicate with users for support, feedback, and strategic development

Skills and experience ---

managing large codes/projects in a team (version control systems, issue 
trackers, unit test, continuous integration and other good software 
practices)
knowledge of software design (UML, design patterns, agile development, etc.)
database systems (SQL/NoSQL, triggers, transactions, …); handling large 
datasets
at least one object-oriented programming language; Python an obvious plus
web (HTML5, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery) and app design would be a plus
A scientific background (e.g. physical or engineering sciences) is 
welcome, but not required. For interested applicants, scientific 
research challenges can be incorporated in the effort.

Typical candidates will be independent, motivated and passionate, and 
have a MSc in computer science or comparable skills and experience; a 
PhD in science or engineering would be appropriate for research-oriented 
applicants. Preference will be given to candidates with previous 
experience in similar subjects.

The environment ---

The position will be hosted in the Laboratory for Theory and Simulation 
of Materials, led by Prof Nicola Marzari (see http://theossrv1.epfl.ch). 
EPFL offers a thriving intellectual environment, outstanding 
computational resources and facilities, and a very lively and active 
community. It is located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva and 
in close proximity to the Swiss and French Alps.

Applications ---

Candidates should submit 1) a full CV, including contacts for at least 
two references, and 2) a cover letter of intent to both 
martin.uhrin at epfl.ch and nicola.marzari at epfl.ch, with “MARVEL Software 
Engineer” in the subject line (PDF attachments only). For best 
consideration applications should be submitted by July 31st, but the 
position will remain open until filled. Shortlisted candidates will be 
contacted individually for interviews, usually over Skype videoconferencing.

Appointments at EPFL are on a yearly renewable basis, typically for 2 to 
4 years. Salaries for a freshly minted MSc start at ~75,000 CHF, and for 
a PhD at ~82,000 CHF.

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Prof Nicola Marzari, Chair of Theory and Simulation of Materials, EPFL
Director, National Centre for Competence in Research NCCR MARVEL, EPFL
http://theossrv1.epfl.ch/Main/Contact http://nccr-marvel.ch/en/project