Scientific Programmer

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Cambridge, MA

About the position

The Scientific Programmer at Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is responsible for the development and support of the cloud-based Integrated Methane Inversion (IMI) software, which infers greenhouse gas fluxes from satellite observations. This role also involves contributing to the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group and supporting the GEOS-Chem model, a global transport model of atmospheric chemistry. The position is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of extension, focusing on software development, user support, and collaboration with researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop the IMI software and support it for its user community including training of new users.
• Support GEOS-Chem on the AWS cloud.
• Assist Harvard post-doctoral fellows and graduate students with their research projects, often involving implementing new scientific features into GEOS-Chem, conducting simulations, or preparing graphical output.
• Learn from developer meetings with researchers how to design, plan, and implement software that enriches research productivity and reliability.
• Maintain aspects of software code and custom data processing pipelines for complex environments.
• Troubleshoot programs and suggest improvements in coding practices.
• Grow skills in a specific technology to develop custom solutions to meet researchers' needs.
• Work in a team of developers and researchers in collaboration with systems professionals.
• Maintain internal code design and development guides for future contributors.
• Learn to teach workshops for researchers on sustainable software and data management practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, or related field required.
• Strong scientific programming experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud-based computing and software management tools, such as git, is desired.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.
• Child and elder/adult care resources including on-campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.
• University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program providing 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development programs and classes at little or no cost.
• Various commuter options including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes, and biking benefits.
• Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and discounts to various services and cultural activities.