Research Software Developer

Farkas Kiss Endre legjobb állása International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

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Lieber International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)!

Ich möchte mich bei Ihrem Unternehmen als Research Software Developer bewerben. 
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Deadline: until filled

07-2023

07-2023

Research Software Developer

The successful candidate will join a small team of software developers working with researchers in the IIASA Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) Program and collaborating institutions on further developing and continuously improving tools to support energy- and climate-related research in ECE and in the wider academic community.
An interest in the scientific content of the software tools – climate change and energy transition research –will help communication within the multi- disciplinary teams and developing a deeper understanding of the user needs.

background

The IIASA Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) Program is one of the leading scientific research institutions in the realm of integrated assessment of climate change and the systems transition to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to its own high-impact research, ECE provides a range of services to the broader research community.
Over the past few years, the open-source integrated assessment modeling platform MESSAGEix[1] has been relaunched with the goal of implementing best practices both from the perspective of research (e.g., transparency, reproducibility) and collaborative software development (e.g., versioning, continuous integration). The MESSAGEix modeling platform is used at IIASA as well as by a range of collaborators with different backgrounds and skills which has led to a growing community that contributes to developing the tool[2]. In addition to the modeling platform, researchers and software developers at ECE are managing a number of open-source tools to facilitate modelling and analysis of climate change mitigation scenarios. These tools and packages are developed in an open, collaborative process implementing best practices of scientific software development. An example for a highly visible tool is the Python package pyam for scenario data analysis and visualization[3].
As part of its mission, ECE hosts dozens of interactive scenario web databases (aka Scenario Explorer). These databases form an integral part of the infrastructure for research conducted at ECE and in the wider integrated-assessment research community and they are also a key tool for dissemination of scientific insights and results. The databases are used in particular for assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and projects with research partners in the Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium (IAMC). For an example of our work, visit the AR6 Scenario Explorer[4], which is the most prominent instance of this service currently deployed; it presents the quantitative scenario data underpinning the contribution by Working Group 3 to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). For more information on the underlying infrastructure, please refer to the documentation.[5]
[1] https://docs.messageix.org
[2] https://github.com/iiasa/message_ix
[3] https://pyam-iamc.readthedocs.io/
[4] https://data.ece.iiasa.ac.at/ar6
[5] https://software.ece.iiasa.ac.at/ixmp-server

the position

The successful candidate will closely collaborate with researchers from the IIASA ECE Program and their international partners in addressing the following tasks:

Manage the community development around the MESSAGEix Integrated Assessment framework, including the leading the release cycle administration and provide technical user support.
Contribute to ongoing research activities by implementing new features in the scientific software packages in close collaboration with scientific staff.
Provide user support and guidance on best-practice implementation to scientific staff at ECE and collaborators in the wider community concerning the use of research software tools.
Assist in the conceptual development and implementation of new features in the new scenario data infrastructure (Scenario Explorer and related software stack) to support its use for research and science communication.
Documentation of the software stack and all modules at high professional standards.
In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.

Applicants are encouraged to include with their applications evidence of successful contributions to development of open-source (scientific) software and/or of collaboration on multi-developer software projects; for instance, links to a GitHub profile and/or specific projects or pull requests; or references/testimony from collaborators.

qualifications

Willingness and ability to work in an international multi-disciplinary team and be flexible and adaptable in responding to deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
Preferably, the successful candidate will hold a BSc or MSc (or equivalent, e.g., DIFH) in a field related to energy systems and climate change and have a strong interest in scientific software development. Candidates with a background in computer science or related fields and experienced software practitioners are also welcome to apply.
Hands-on experience with developing software, continuous integration practices, and the related tasks (dev-ops).
Familiarity with relevant tools and techniques used in ECE (GAMS, Python, RDBMS, Java, RESTful interfaces, vue.js, docker) and/or a keenness to extend current skill set.
Hands-on experience with GitHub and virtualization would be an asset.

appointment terms
The successful candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible (start date negotiable). We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract for one year, with the possibility for extension thereafter. Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.
Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (up to 100 days per year home office working within Austria possible).
The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the IIASA profiles for research software professionals.

we offer

A gross annual, full-time salary of minimum: EUR 49,694.00 exempt from income tax in Austria and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual.
In addition to being exempt from income tax in Austria, IIASA salaries are:

Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.
Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

OTHER BENEFITS

Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
A generous annual leave entitlement.
Moving and settlement allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria)
Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
Support finding accommodation in Austria. Further details here.

About
IIASA

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact:
Dr. Volker Krey or Dr. Daniel Huppmann Integrated Assessment and Climate Change (IACC) Research Group

For general information about working at IIASA, please contact: recruitment@iiasa.ac.at

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

A cover letter outlining your motivation for and fit to the position
A detailed Curriculum Vitae

The names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of two reference givers.

Applicants are encouraged to include with their applications evidence of successful contributions to development of open-source (scientific) software and/or of collaboration on multi-developer software projects; for instance, links to a GitHub profile and/or specific projects or pull requests; or references/testimony from collaborators.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Until filled