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Posted: 11-Mar-22
Location: Pasadena, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 2918167
Caltech
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
The Simons Collaboration on the Nonperturbative Bootstrap (http://bootstrapcollaboration.com) seeks applicants for the position of Research Software Engineer. Our Collaboration of theoretical physicists focuses on developing new computational techniques for studying and solving nonperturbative quantum field theories. Our methods are used to better understand phenomena ranging from demagnetization and superfluid helium, to quantum theories of gravity. Our techniques draw on symbolic algebra, numerical optimization, distributed computing, and many other areas of computer science. This is a 2 year term position. The position will be based at Caltech in Pasadena, CA. Working remotely is possible.
Essential Job Duties
- Collaborate with faculty and researchers to develop open-source solutions for nonperturbative computations in quantum field theory.
- Explore applications of high-performance computing to improve and scale current tools.
- Assist researchers with optimizing, parallelizing, distributing, and using shared software tools.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in computer science, physics or related field.
- Familiarity with C/C++.
- Experience with numerical computation.
- Experience with high-performance computing, or willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or other degree in computer science, physics or related field.
- Familiarity with functional languages: Mathematica and Haskell.
- Familiarity with semidefinite programming and/or arbitrary precision arithmetic.
- Track record of open source coding and development as project maintainer or core contributor.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity 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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