Scientific Software Developer
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-16989
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory
Princeton University
Overview
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University invites applicatoons for a Scientific Software Developer within the Astronomical Data Group, led by Robert Lupton, Michael Strauss and Jim Gunn. The successful applicant will work on a variety of projects in survey science and software development for the reduction, analysis, interpretation, and testing of photometric and spectroscopic data from very large surveys. The expected starting date is July 1, 2023.
The group is involved in the scientific and technical aspects of the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time consortium, which is building a dedicated 8.4-meter telescope to carry out a 20,000 square degree multi-band and multi-epoch imaging survey. Princeton is responsible for the deep imaging (“data release production”) portion of the software which will support static-sky science and statistical studies of variability. In addition, the Department is collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan to carry out deep, high-resolution, wide-area imaging surveys to study galaxy evolution and weak lensing with Hyper Suprime-Cam, a large-format camera on the Subaru 8.2 meter telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. We are also part of a consortium building a wide-field multi-object (2394 fiber) spectrograph to be placed at the Subaru Prime Focus. Finally, we expect to play a role in WFIRST, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope.
Responsibilities
Software development and support for these projects will include work on algorithm development (e.g. the determination of point spread functions; deblending overlapping galaxies, estimating cosmic shear, optimally combining multi-epoch, multi-band datasets, and spectrophotometry with fiber spectrographs); software engineering; and scientific validation (examining the performance and scientific reliability of algorithms, visualization of high-dimension datasets, as well as unit and regression testing of complex software systems).
The ideal candidate will combine a strong research record with software development experience in Python and/or C++, and a background in optical or radio astronomy at faint levels, CCD or radio data, handling of large data sets, and/or image and spectroscopic analysis. A Master’s Degree in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science or a related field is required.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on funding and satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years, with the possibility of continued terms depending on the success of the projects.
Qualifications
Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list and a research statement. Our department is committed to diversity and making the field more equitable and inclusive. With this in mind, we will take into consideration personal experiences, as well as efforts in education, outreach or other service activities related to astrophysics or other sciences. Applicants are invited to describe such experiences and their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the cover letter, but this is not required.
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Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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