Researcher Molecular Theory Group - Software Engineers and Computer Scientists

Position Title
Researcher Molecular Theory Group - Software Engineers and Computer Scientists
The Opportunity

The Molecular Theory Group at Colorado School of Mines invites applications from software engineers and computer scientists for a position redeveloping a proof-of-concept computational chemistry code into an improved, redistributable package for use in chemistry and materials science research.

The selected candidate will work closely with our researcher to design optimized and parallelized electron charge density analysis algorithms using a modern development stack in the Julia programming language. Usage of School of Mines’ supercomputing facilities will be expected.

Responsibilities

• Deployment of an automated software development tool-chain (testing etc.) using GitHub actions
• Design, implementation, testing, and review, of analysis algorithms using the Julia programming language
• Use of Jira and other team/project management software
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Julia (preferable), or comparable languages
• Parallel computing experience (shared/distributed memory, GPU)
• Experience with computational science or other problems of applied numerical analysis
• Experience with automated software development tools such as linters, style-enforcers, unit testing, code coverage checking, documentation generation, etc.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and techniques
• Ability to collaborate and work in a small team environment

About Mines & Golden, CO

Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. A sunny, high-altitude climate with outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience.
Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veterans status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Pay Range

$60,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards
Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. For more information, visit Mines benefits .
How to Apply
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status) and upload a CV and cover letter (required). References will not be collected until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, with any questions at kfeighny@mines.edu
Background Investigation Required
Yes

Advertised: Dec 20, 2022 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: