Harvard University · 2 months ago
Scientific Programmer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHarvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing its world-changing mission. The Scientific Programmer will develop and support the cloud-based Integrated Methane Inversion software, assist in atmospheric chemistry modeling, and collaborate with researchers to enhance software productivity and reliability.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop the IMI software and support if for its user community including training of new users
Supporting GEOS-Chem on the AWS cloud
Assisting Harvard post-doctoral fellows and graduate students with their research projects often involving implementing new scientific features into GEOS-Chem, conducting GEOS-Chem simulations, or preparing graphical output
Learn from developer meetings with researchers how to design, plan, and implement software that enriches research productivity and reliability
Maintain aspects of software code and custom data processing pipelines for complex environments
Troubleshoot problems and suggest improvements to coding practices
Grow skills in a specific technology to develop custom solutions to meet researchers needs
Work in a team of developers and researchers in collaboration with systems professionals
Maintain internal code design and development guides for future contributors
Learn to teach workshops for researchers on sustainable software and data management practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Bachelor's or advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, or related field required
Strong scientific programming experience required
Preferred
Experience with cloud-based computing and software management tools, such as git, is desired
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
Founded in 1636
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Anne Margulies
CIO
Christopher Petty
Director Of Business Development
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