Software Engineer – Geochemical Modeling for DOE Earthshot Project

Position Focus:

YSE is currently seeking to hire a Software Engineer at Yale University with both modeling expertise and skills to build a public facing online modeling platform. The Software Engineer will have two primary tasks: to focus on integrating models from each domain to create a fully integrated inorganic carbon model, and creating an online platform that will allow others to use this newly developed land-to-sea carbon model. While we do not expect the Software Engineer to have expertise in all of the models listed above, they should have a strong programming background, a solid understanding of basic biogeochemical cycling across the land-water-air continuum, modeling experience, the ability to learn how these models can best feed into each other, and expertise building online user-friendly interfaces. This position will be responsible for creating documentation, examples, and online training materials. In collaboration with other developers and scientists they will assist with organization and teaching at workshops and attend various meetings. This position offers an enriching work experience and an opportunity to work with scientists from around the country on open-source software systems.

This position will work on “Global Ocean And Land Alkalinization” (GOAL-A), a new Department of Energy (DOE) Earth Shot project that aims to create a fully connected global inorganic carbon model. This new project is a collaboration between Yale, Georgia Tech, Princeton, and Texas A&M. The project will center on improving and integrating biogeochemical models in several “domains” including soils, streams and rivers, the near coast, and the open ocean; conducting both within domain modeling and global earth system modeling. The domain models include SCEPTER, ATS, DRRN, ROMS, MOM6, MITgcm, E3SM, CESM, GFDL. While the scope is global, early analyses will validate this modeling framework using data from the Mississippi watershed and Gulf of Mexico. This project will improve our understanding of how carbon dioxide removal practices like enhanced rock weathering and ocean alkalinity enhancement will affect atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, ecosystems, flow path chemistry, ocean pH, and domain-specific alkalinization.

Essential Duties

1. Develops programs or systems of small to moderate size and complexity. Modifies existing systems at all levels of difficulty.

2. Provides informational input into decisions concerning the development and delivery of applications, programs and systems. Defines and analyzes requirements to meet the expectations of stakeholders and intended end user needs, scheduled timeline, and budgetary targets.

3. Analyzes, defines and designs new systems and applications. Writes code in support of business solutions.

4. Responsible for the creation, definition, communication, and management of project plans which includes architectural design, technology selection and methodologies to apply.

5. Troubleshoots problems and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems.

6. Prepares documentation, user manuals and develops formal proposals for new systems and modifications to existing systems. Mentors technical staff and provide training for end users.

7. Contributes in the development of policies or modifications to exiting policies.

8. Applies and keeps current with existing and emerging technologies and methodologies. Provides ongoing input to the establishment of programming standards, procedures, and methodologies.

9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated familiarity with cluster computing environments (e.g. SLURM, SGE, etc.).

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven familiarity with cloud computing environments (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated ability with website hosting, web development, and accessibility. 

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to work in a software development capacity with at least one of the following: Python, Fortan, R, C/C++.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Masters degree with 2 years demonstrated experience or PhD in Computer Science or related field. Familiarity with SCEPTER, ATS, DRRN, ROMS, MOM6, MITgcm, E3SM, CESM, and/or GFDL. Experience with MPI and parallel code development.

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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