Vacancies for: PostDoc, Programmer and Software Engineer
Vacancy for a Research and development team
-- PostDoc, Programmer and Software Engineer --
Astronomical Multipurpose Software Environment
Institution: Astronomical Institute 'Anton Pannekoek' and Section Computational Science, University of Amsterdam
Description:
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Join our research team and help us shape the future of the
Astronomical Multipurpose Software Environment (AMUSE). Our work
deals with simulating dense stellar systems using AMUSE; a component
library in which a wide variety of existing numerical codes that will
be incorporated into a single framework. We develop a research
software framework for large scale simulations in which at least two
of the application domains are incorporated (stellar dynamics, stellar
evolution, hydrodynamics and radiative processes).
The successful candidate will participate in the design, implementation and testing of the AMUSE framework. This position requires frequent interaction with the research and development teams.
Position requirements:
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We are looking for: 1 software engineer, 2 programmers, 1 Postdoctoral
researcher. Each candidate should have an advanced degree in
computational science, astrophysics or a related field. Experience in
software development and programming in Python or C/C++ are an
advantage. You will be working as a problem solver in an
international research team. The candidate need to perform on a
scientific level.
An interest in astrophysics and numerical applications is an advantage, as is experience in any of the astronomical applications (stellar dynamics, stellar evolution, hydrodynamics or radiative transfer). Are you interest in research and would like to use your unique skills to support the development of our problem solving environments this may be the job for you.
Organization:
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The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an
internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch
capital. As well as a world center for business and research,
Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The
University of
Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Science at the Universiteit van Amsterdam is one of Europe's foremost institutions of higher education and research in its chosen fields of specialization. It plays an active role in international science networks and collaborates with universities and industry. The Faculty has approximately 2,000 students and 1,500 staff members spread over four departments and ten research institutes. Each institute has its own research program, a substantial part of which is externally funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Dutch government, the EU and various private enterprises.
Details of appointment:
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The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of
two years. The salary will be in accordance with the University
regulations for academic personnel (Collective Labor Agreement)
and will range from € 2.379,- to a maximum of € 4.374,- gross
per month based on a full-time appointment and depending on
qualifications and previous experience. The salary will be
increased with 8 % holiday allowance and 8,3 % end-of-year
bonus.
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation (Postdoc and Software engineer only) to the above address or email to application-science@uva.nl (write AMUSE in the subject heading).
Submit resumes to: drs. S.H.M. Jongerius
Universiteit van Amsterdam,
Faculty of Science (Office of Personnel)
Kruislaan 403
1098 SM Amsterdam
the Netherlands
email: application-science@uva.nl
For more information:
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Dr. S. Porteiges Zwart
email S.PortegiesZwart@uva.nl
Tel. +31 20 525 7491/7492
FAX: +31 20 525 7484
URL1: http://muse.li (AMUSE predecessor project page)
URL3: http://modesta.science.uva.nl/ (Modeling Dense Stellar Systems project page)
URL2: http://staff.science.uva.nl/~spz/ (P.I. Homepage)
The closing date for receipt of applications: 1 December 2008