Research Software Engineer/Senior Research Software Engineer

Job Description: Research Software Engineer/Senior Research Software Engineer Office of Information Technology The mission of the Center for Computation and Visualization (CCV, ccv.brown.edu) is to provide the scientific and technical computing expertise required to advance computational research and support Brown’s academic mission. We envision an environment where computational best practices, innovative solutions, and expert knowledge combine to build advanced tools for research and to enable new discoveries. We are a team of data scientists and research software engineers with a wide range of scientific backgrounds (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Computer Vision, Biology, Psychology, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industry, etc.). The Research Software Engineer (RSE) will work together with other members of our team and the Brown community to develop and deploy high-quality software packages and software engineering solutions that support Brown researchers and their collaborators. The RSE is expected to be a motivated, agile learner who keeps up-to-date with emerging technologies across a wide range of fields such as scientific programming, web/mobile development, data management, analysis, and visualization. The RSE is expected to quickly become comfortable with best practices in software engineering with a strong emphasis on reproducibility; this includes version control, testing, continuous integration, containerized applications and multiple programming languages for data science and visualization. All members of CCV are encouraged to take ownership of projects, mentoring of interns, and lead outreach activities to promote CCV. CCV embraces a community enriched and enhanced by diverse dimensions, including race, ethnicity and national origins, disability status, gender and gender identity, sexuality, class and religion. We believe diversity brings innovation and progress. We are especially committed to increasing the representation of those populations that have been historically underrepresented in STEM. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse team. We especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to join our community. Job Qualifications Grade 10: Bachelor's degree with strong computational emphasis such as Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field. 1-2 years of experience. Grade 11 (Senior) Master’s degree with strong computational emphasis such as Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field, plus 4 years of experience. Equivalent experience may be an acceptable substitute Knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems and shell scripting Experience with at least two programming languages such as Julia, Python, MATLAB, R, C, C , Java, JavaScript, Rust, Swift Experience writing, packaging and/or deploying scientific libraries, web applications, and/or databases Experience with (or interest in learning) mobile application development in support of research on iOS and/or Android platform Experience with (or interest in learning) JavaScript front-end libraries/frameworks such as React, Ember, Vue or others High professional standards with the ability to manage competing requirements in a diverse user population Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong analytical ability Versatile, enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment Desirable Qualifications Candidates with some or all of the following qualifications are highly preferred: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, containerization. Experience with cloud computing software and services Experience with scientific visualization in one or more science domains Interest in UI/UX design All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. Recruiting Start Date: 2023-03-09 Job Posting Title: Research Software Engineer/Senior Research Software Engineer Department: Office of Information Technology Grade: Grade 11 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Classification: Hybrid Eligible Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Vaccination Requirements: In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies. Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community. Additional Information: Information about our salary ranges can be found here. Attachments: A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description. Questions Submitting Your Application: If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@brown.edu.