Dear All, there is an open position for a scientific software developer in Padova (Italy). See below for details. Interested candidates should write to Dr. Michela Mapelli (michela.mapelli@inaf.it).
Best regards, Bruno
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mapelli, Michela michela.mapelli@inaf.it Date: mer 19 set 2018 alle ore 14:35
Dear colleagues,
I would like to draw your attention to this open position in my team:
Postdoc / scientific software developer for the ERC project DEMOBLACK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We invite applications for a postdoctoral/ scientific software developer position funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant DEMOBLACK led by Dr. Michela Mapelli. The DEMOBLACK team will investigate the formation channels of merging stellar black hole binaries in the field and in star clusters, by means of population synthesis and dynamical simulations.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of our population-synthesis code SEVN (written in C++) and to the development of software for direct N-body simulations. We are looking for applicants with excellent knowledge of C++ and python. Experience with GPU programming (CUDA or OpenCL) and parallel programming will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will join an active research team, working in the vibrant research environment of the University of Padova and of the Astronomical Observatory of Padova. Enquiries about the scientific project can be addressed to Michela Mapelli: michela.mapelli@inaf.it michela.mapelli@oapd.inaf.it More details about the research group can be found at http://web.pd.astro.it/mapelli/group.html The earliest possible starting date is December 2018, but later dates are also possible. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Astrophysics, Physics or related disciplines. The appointment is for 2 years, with a possible extension up to 5 years depending on performance. Gross salaries range approximately from 28000 to 40000 EUR/year, depending on experience, more than adequate for local costs of living.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of one of their codes (up to 500 lines), complete list of publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Michela Mapelli, michela.mapelli@inaf.it michela.mapelli@oapd.inaf.it. Applications sent by September 31 2018 will receive full consideration. Applications after this date are still welcome until the position is filled. Women, Minorities, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. *******************************************************************
I would really appreciate if you could forward this email to potential applicants
Thank you
kind regards,
michela