Research Software Engineer at ITER

About the job

Modern science requires good software. At Ignition Computing we support science and industry with the tools to support their research. For this position we are looking for a research software engineer that will be working at ITER, the world’s largest fusion science experiment.

You will work on-site at ITER on their Integrated Modelling and Analysis Suite (IMAS). This presents a great opportunity to contribute to world-class fusion research, by improving the integrated modelling and experimental analysis infrastructure, data access tools and visualisation capabilities.

This is a full-time assignment, initially for 1 year with the possibility to extend to 2 years. You will have the opportunity to live in one of the nicest regions of Europe, the Provence, in the south of France. You work on-site, embedded in the Science Department at ITER, while supported by us at Ignition Computing.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate potential extensions to h5web (an open source data visualisation tool with a React JS UI) to better support plotting and exploration of IMAS data stored in HDF5;
  • Analyse existing solutions, then propose and implement extensions or complementary tools to improve the interaction with IMAS data (cataloguing accessing and plotting);
  • Analyse and refactor the API of the Java interface of the data Access Layer library towards a better integration in modern Java-based applications;
  • Design and build applications using visualisation tools and libraries;
  • Improve packaging and distribution of software stacks and applications;
  • Produce user and developer documentation, including tutorial and training material.

Required qualifications

  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience with Python (Java and C/C++ will be a plus) in relation to the development of scientific software;
  • Extensive experience with Linux operating system (experience porting applications to different OSes is an advantage);
  • Familiarity with software development using Git and CI/CD pipelines;
  • Ability to work independently and propose new ideas within a multi-disciplinary international team;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

To apply, send your job application including CV and cover letter to careers@ignitioncomputing.com before March 31st 2023.

Research Software Engineer at ITER

Position Type
Position Type
Job position
Host institute type
Host institute type
Industry
Host institute
Host institute
Netherlands | Ignition Computing
Location
Location
St. Paul-lez-Durance, France
Format
Format
Requires physical presence
Starting Date
Starting Date
No Specific Start Date
Date for Application Deadline
Date for Application Deadline
Duration of position
Duration of position
1 year, extension possible
Candidate level
Candidate level
Bachelor (completed)
Master (completed)
Doctoral or post-doctoral (completed)
Compensation
Compensation
Yes
Contact person
Contact person
Daan van Vugt
Contact person email
Contact person email
careers@ignitioncomputing.com
External Link
External Link
Vacancy description
Required competences
Required competences
Demonstrable knowledge and experience with Python (Java and C/C++ will be a plus) in relation to the development of scientific software;
Extensive experience with Linux operating system (experience porting applications to different OSes is an advantage);
Familiarity with software development using Git and CI/CD pipelines;
Ability to work independently and propose new ideas within a multi-disciplinary international team;
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Location