[NOBUGS] ORNL: Data Analysis Software Engineer

[Peterson, Peter F.]

Job Posting Title
Data Analysis Software Engineer-NB50430474

Posted Date
05/20/2014

End Posting Date
06/30/2014

Purpose
The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 27instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical,chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production andneutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov.<http://neutrons.ornl.gov/>

Purpose:
The Data Reduction and Visualization Team within the Scientific Data Analysis Group (SDAG) is responsible for developing reduction and analysis software in support of SNS and HFIR instruments. This work includes the MantidProject and the Center for Accelerated Materials Modeling (CAMM). This position will contribute to the development,operation, and ongoing support of these projects. The position also offers freedom to research and develop newtools and techniques for data analysis, processing, reduction, and visualization of experimental, model, andsimulation data.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

- Support the scientific mission of the SNS by designing, developing, and maintaining reliable software to facilitateneutron data analysis.
- Support the mission of the Scientific Data Analysis Group by providing data reduction and analysis solutions for ourusers.
- Provide documentation and user training for software. Maintain code in a central repository utilizing a version control system. Develop software using software engineering practices.
- Will be expected to participate in research programs that involve using their computational expertise in theanalysis of results from materials studies with neutrons.
- Ensure and monitor compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Promptlyidentify ESH and QA issues and communicate them to project and division management, ESH and QA contacts,and/or subcontractor contacts as appropriate.
- Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics or related field with 5 or more years of relevant experience, or aMaster’s degree and 3 or more years of experience. Demonstrated experience in developing reliable and efficientcollaborative software in a scientific environment. Must show a record of strong software development expertise andan understanding of
scientific data analysis. Demonstrated experience in multiple programming languages, including C/C++ and python.

Experience with software engineering practices of using version control, automated testing, and configuration control
management systems. Understanding of reliable software design practices, distributed software systems andcomputer networks. Ability to work and communicate effectively with teams of scientists, engineers, andtechnicians.

Qualifications Preferred:
- A PhD degree in computer science, physics or related field and 1 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing software at a scattering user facility is preferred.
- Experience in materials research using scattering techniques is preferred.
- Experience contributing to open source projects is preferred.
- Experience with C++, Qt, and boost::python is preferred.
- Prefer a candidate with strong software development expertise and an understanding of scientific data analysis.

Work Directions and Interfaces

Position reports to Data Reduction and Visualization Team Leader. Works closely with members of Scientific DataAnalysis Group and other members of the Neutron Data Analysis and Visualization Division, and interfaces withexternal scientific users and instrument scientists at SNS, HFIR, and other technical groups. Collaborates withsoftware developers at other facilities and from the user community. Possess strong commitment to teamenvironment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times aswell as work independently.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identifiedand/or hired.

We accept Word(.doc, .docx), Excel(.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint(.ppt, .pptx), Adobe(.pdf), Rich Text Format(.rtf),HTML(.htm,
.hmtl) and text files(.txt) up to 2MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; theseresumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting at ornl.gov.<mailto:ORNLRecruiting at ornl.gov>

Notice:  If the position requires a Security Clearance, reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as definedin 10
CFR 707.4 will be conducted by the employer and a background investigation by the Federal government may berequired to obtain an access authorization prior to employment and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

If the position is covered by the Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR 709, a counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected
veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify Employer.

Link to posting: http://goo.gl/4NXnee