Computational Science Specialist

Departments of Physics and Materials, Imperial College London
Salary Range: £43,980 - £53,160

The Thomas Young Centre and the Condensed Matter Theory Group at Imperial College London are seeking to recruit a Computational Science Specialist.

This challenging and interesting role requires computational, scientific and communication skills: you will provide Linux system administration and user support for a group of approximately 50 Computational Scientists; act as a scientific computing consultant; develop new computational and numerical methods and software; help with parallel programming; write documentation; and provide one-to-one and small-group teaching of Linux, programming, numerical analysis, and parallel programming to PhD, MSc and undergraduate students. It is hoped that you will be able to contribute to a variety of research projects, become a co-author on scientific publications, and act as a co-supervisor of PhD students.

The Departments of Physics and Materials at Imperial College London house major efforts in theoretical and computational materials science (10 members of academic staff) and plasmonics and metamaterials (5 members of academic staff). These scientists run the Imperial College branch of the Thomas Young Centre – the London Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials (www.thomasyoungcentre.org), the Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials (www3.imperial.ac.uk/plasmonmeta), and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Theory and Simulation of Materials (www3.imperial.ac.uk/theoryandsimulationofmaterials). You will have an important role to play in this lively and ambitious team of researchers.

You will have a degree in a Physical Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science, and a post-graduate qualification, or equivalent experience, in a relevant area. An excellent knowledge of computational science is required, including parallel computing and programming; you must have written parallel programs in at least one major language suitable for scientific applications. You will have shown that you are able to carry out scientific research publishable in internationally recognized journals. A professional attitude and an ability to communicate technical knowledge to others are necessary. A good knowledge of Linux system administration is required, including a proven ability to manage a cluster of computers running Linux. A good knowledge of other programming and scripting languages, numerical analysis, scientific programming tools would be advantageous, as would experience of teaching students at undergraduate or post-graduate level.

This is a permanent position starting immediately.

For further information and application forms, type the job reference, NS2015154AM, into the keyword search box on the Imperial College Job Opportunities web site.

Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the Head of the Condensed Matter Theory Group, Professor Matthew Foulkes ([email protected]).

Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please download the form from the job opportunities web site and save to your computer. Once completed, please upload your application form prior to submitting your application.

Applications must include:

• A college application form quoting job reference number NS2015154AM on the form.
• A full CV.
• A 2 page research statement indicating what you see are interesting issues relating to the above post and why your expertise is relevant.

Should you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Mrs Carolyn Dale, Senior Administrator, Condensed Matter Theory Group, Department of Physics, Imperial College London. Phone: 020 7594 7579; E-mail: [email protected].

Closing Date: 3 September 2015
Interview Date: 21 September 2015

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