Assistant In Research Software Development
Assistant In Research Software Development
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) in the Office of Research (OOR) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for the position of assistant in Research Software Development. This is a contracts and grants (C&G) funded position with the U.S. Army as the current primary sponsor. IST is a leader in providing cuttingedge training technologies that span cybersecurity and its training. The qualified candidate will have opportunities to work with advanced cybersecurity training platforms automated testing software & automated web technologies develop automated testing strategies and participate in an agilebased rapidpaced productionoriented team environment. Position is a 12month nontenuretrack position reporting to the principal investigator of ISTs efforts in this area.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a field related to computer science or modeling and simulation and three years of related professional experience.
Demonstration experience in the technical aspects of programming.
Knowledge and experience in a programming language.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization is preferred. Demonstrated experience in web technologies particularly the use of Selenium or other automation web technologies. Experience in automated testing platforms.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter a current curriculum vitae or resume and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Naya Ramirez Search Committee Manager at
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This is a fulltime position supported by contracts and grants funding (C&G) and is contingent upon available funding. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance is required due to job location.
Internal title: Assistant In Software Development Cybersecurity
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual (12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) EG OperationsWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
