Software Scientist
Salary: £39,748 to £44,166 per annum (dependent on skills and experience). A Specialist Allowance of up to £4000 per annum is also available for this role.
Hours: Full time / Part time (minimum of 30 hours)
Contract Type: Open Ended.
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OR Science and Technology Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th April 2023
Come and do the kind of computing that got you into technology in the first place. Work with cutting-edge tech and world-leading scientists and engineers. And harness the power of some of the country's most advanced facilities to tackle work that improves daily life in the UK and far beyond.
Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you're equipped, encouraged and inspired to perform to your very best.
The Scientific Computing Department (SCD) is recruiting for computational scientists in imaging to join the tomography team. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in physics, mathematics, or computer science to contribute to the development of methods and data analysis tools for computed tomography (CT).
The role is based in a multidisciplinary environment, and you will work alongside software developers, mathematicians, image analysis specialist and experimentalists to design, develop and enhance a suite of high-end image analysis and visualization software and technologies on variety of projects supporting supporting the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS), Diamond Light Source (DLS), the Central Laser Facility (CLF) and the wider UK CT community. Example projects include the development of suitable Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and data processing tools of the CT pipeline for the Extreme Photonic Application Centre (EPAC); the study of image reconstruction methods to increase the quality and level of information that can be extracted by CT with the use of model based image reconstruction with ISIS; the development of quantitative data analysis tools, such as digital volume correlation (DVC) with DLS.
The post is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate with good analytical skills and strong software development capabilities to adapt and expand their expertise in the field of tomographic imaging.
SCD is uniquely placed in close proximity facilities with tomographic imaging capabilities, such as the UK national synchrotron DLS, neutron tomography beamline at ISIS/IMAT, the EPAC being built by CLF providing candidates with access to some of the most forward-thinking technology in the UK.
This post will be hybrid working, with a base either at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire or at Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, Cheshire. The appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
List of Duties / Work Programme / Responsibilities:
Depending on your skills, your duties will include:
Develop, optimise and deploy methods for the tomographic imaging pipeline, e.g. reconstruction, post-processing, visualisation.
Participate in the processes of software design and development for implementing and testing scientific methods, using the best software sustainability practices
Take responsibility for a particular research area of the team activity, mostly related to the development and deployment of novel tomographic image reconstruction methods
Drive tools development and integration in this area
Develop an independent profile in the community, and pro-actively collaborate with users in their research projects
Publish your own research and methods development as appropriate
Develop and optimize image analysis software on HPC (GPU and CPU)
Keep up-to-date with developments of new and existing tools and progress of the field
Develop suitable interfaces to tools that aid usability and promote in the research community
Support code porting, typically from Matlab to Python, and plugin development.
Essential:
Postgraduate degree (MSc, PhD, etc) in a relevant STEM subject, or equivalent experience along with proven experience in CT Imaging
Ability to analyse data with a systematic and analytical approach,
Ability to develop methods and solve problems with minimal supervision and
The ability and confidence to relay & exchange technical information with people from a variety of backgrounds in a variety of forms
Demonstrable experience of working with drive, determination, ownership and responsibility
Proven confidence with programming, e.g. with Python
When applying for this role you must provide a cover note along with your CV. For an informal discussion or more information please contact Edoardo Pasca at edoardo.pasca@stfc.ac.uk
Employee Benefits:
We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:
30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
Flexible working hours.
An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
Employee shopping/travel discounts.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Visa sponsorship for candidates without the right to work in the UK
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn –about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what’s possible.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.
We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
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Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
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How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
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