((Postdoc|Closing date)): Open until filled

DEPARTMENT: Materials Science and Engineering
STARTING SALARY: $45-60k, depending on experience.

DUTIES: The DANSE project is a collaborative effort to provide a commonframework for visualization and analysis of neutron scattering data. We areseeking a scientific computing specialist to support the neutron reflectometryresearch team at the NIST Center for Neutron Research. The individual will beresponsible for implementing optimization and visualization components for theDANSE framework and assisting scientists in the design and implementation ofmodels. The position will provide an opportunity for interested candidates todevelop their own research program. The initial appointment will be for 1year, with additional years contingent on good progress. Employment will bewith the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University ofMaryland with the job located on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, MD.

http://chemnuc-20.umd.edu/~DANSE/

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have 3-5 years education or experience withscientific computing, particularly for optimization and visualization. Theideal candidate will be comfortable using software engineering methodology inC++ and Python (object oriented design, testing, documentation, issuetracking, etc.) with a strong focus on usability.

TO APPLY: Please send your letter of interest and C.V. to DANSE-job@nist.gov.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positionis filled.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.