Data Scientist / Scientific Programmer
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot
£36,033 - £37,534 per annum (depending on experience)
About Us
The STFC Centre for Environmental Data Archival (CEDA) exists to enable the efficient delivery of environmental science programmes through effective data services and computational infrastructure. Substantial investment in recent years has given CEDA a high performance data analysis facility (JASMIN) to support the analysis and distribution of data from the new European space programme (Copernicus), the climate model projections underpinning the scientific understanding of climate change, and many other high profile environmental datasets.
At STFC, you will belong to a community of experts who are driving world-class science and technology forward. Our teams bring together curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking with practical, application-led science - to maximise our impact for the benefit of the UK and its people. This is the home of an incredible diversity of research, technology and engineering projects that truly fire the imagination and lead to real-world solutions which shape societies and transform lives. We give you the flexibility, the freedom and the world-class facilities to focus on what you do best, and play your part in breakthroughs and achievements that will give you career enhancing opportunities.
About the role
This position will have responsibility for developing and delivering software solutions to a range of interesting and diverse problems.
The appointee will join a team providing environmental data and associated services to the UK academic research community. Initially the role will involve supervised working with colleagues on tightly scoped programming tasks, but will lead on to involvement in larger, more complex projects, including collaboration with other scientists and data managers; capturing requirements and developing solutions with end-users. There is also scope within CEDA to develop new projects and services.
The appointee will gain experience in a range of areas such as big-data management/processing, database tools, web-application, visualisation and data security. Interaction and collaboration with the UK and international science community is anticipated in some activities.
About you
To join us you will need:
. A degree in a relevant subject, such as a scientific discipline
. A strong understanding of Linux usage and shell scripting
. Experience with Python programming and developing programming solutions independently
Benefits
An excellent index-linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and a flexible working environment are offered. Full details of offered benefits can be found on STFC's careers pages.
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Closing Date: 12 June 2015
Interview Date: 6-8 July 2015
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