Posted by s.aragon on 11 August 2016 - 9:31am

Sandia National Laboratories are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee who is interested in an explicit focus on research in software methodologies for research-to-production CSE software, and strong interest in exploring, developing, adapting and adopting modern software engineering to the CSE software domain, including exploration of software productivity and sustainability metrics, development of tools and workflows, especially related to Agile methodologies built upon GitHub, Docker and other new and emerging software technology platforms. Activities will include engaging with Trilinos and IDEAS developers to elicit requirements and collaboratively create methodologies that enhance productivity and sustainability for CSE research software products such as Trilinos. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and development of new methodologies, metrics, tools and best practices for CSE research software, using GitHub, Docker and related modern software platforms,
• Publication, presentation and engagement with the US and international communities on research topics in CSE software,
• Effective engagement with Trilinos, IDEAS and other software teams, at Sandia and other DOE laboratories.

This post-doctoral position is for motivated and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills who have the ability to work in a collaborative research environment.  The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with CSE software developers as well as have the opportunity to pursue independent research projects.

Please note the successful candidate will be based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. US citizenship is desirable but not required. 

For more information, go to Sandia National Laboratories Careers page. View All Jobs and then search for posting 654277.

Specific questions can be directed to Mike Heroux.