Temp Non Student Research Software Engineer
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
Job Description:
The Research Software Engineer (Chemical Engineering) will conduct independent research and software development in the West Lab focused on the design implementation maintenance and extension of open-source scientific software for chemical kinetics thermodynamics and reacting-system simulation (e.g. the Cantera MATLAB interface). Responsibilities include robust software architecture automated testing documentation release management and preparation of peer-reviewed publications describing software capabilities and scientific impact. The role involves coordination with external collaborators funding partners and open-source community stakeholders. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate student contributors may occur as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Deep knowledge of chemical kinetics thermodynamics and numerical simulation methods for reacting systems. Demonstrated expertise in scientific software development including object-oriented programming API/interface design automated testing and software release management. Proficiency in MATLAB and experience interfacing MATLAB with compiled languages (e.g. C). Familiarity with open-source scientific simulation frameworks (e.g. Cantera) and collaborative software development workflows including version control code review and continuous integration. Ability to independently design implement document and release research software and to communicate results through peer-reviewed publications. Prior experience developing and publishing scientific software in a chemical engineering research context is required.
Position Type
TemporaryAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$30/hr.Required Experience:
Contract
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