Computational Scientist
STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire
Salary: £38,915 to £43,072 (inclusive of annual allowance)
Full time
2 Years fixed term

About The Role
You will be employed as a Computational Scientist / Research Software Engineer for a 2 year position in the Scientific Computing Department, working on a software suite used at a world renowned experimental facility. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is host to the ISIS neutron facility, one of the biggest neutron spallation sources, where scientists and users from all around the world perform experiments to explore the properties of matter in all its forms, from magnetic materials to biological tissues.

The project is on the interface between first principles modelling and the interpretation of experiment. You will develop the software from its current state up to a state-of-the-art level of quality, both in terms of performance and capabilities. The software has an interface to the Mantid software suite, which is a large project and it enforces good engineering and stylistic practices.

About You
It is essential that you have a Master’s Degree or PhD in physics, chemistry or engineering, with a background in the theory of structure of matter and spectroscopic techniques.

Good Python programming skills and basic experience with the Python numerical library is essential.

It is preferred that you have experience working in large software projects using version control tools and adhering to standard Python stylistic rules.

It would also be beneficial if you have experience with C or C ++ and quantum chemistry simulations (Density Functional Theory).

Experience and publication history in the field of the theory of X-Ray or neutron scattering spectroscopy and/or phonons is also preferred.

Benefits
An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered.

Full details of offered benefits can be found on STFC’s careers pages (http://www.stfccareers.co.uk).

To Apply
Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised.

Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc244203_7927.aspx. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1793 867000. For more information about the role please contact Dr Dominik Jochym: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 14th March 2018.