2024-2025_8_114 - A Scientific Software Developer In Gravitational Wave Physics

buscojobs España; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain is searching for a scientific software developer for a project focused on gravitational wave astrophysics. The role involves developing software for numerical relativity simulations and collaborating with an international research team. This position not only supports scientific goals but also offers opportunities for advancement within a top-tier institution. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Python and C / C++, with a robust background in physics and astrophysics.

Formación

• Experience in scientific computing with Python and C / C++; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Excellent English communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop algorithms for data processing and waveform modelling.
• Ensure proper documentation of all software.
• Contribute to data analysis and scientific publications.

Conocimientos

Python

C / C++

Numerical methods

Signal processing

Statistical inference

Educación

Bachelor's in Physics

Master's in gravitational wave astronomy or astrophysics

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 20 Jun 2025 - 23 : 55 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2024-2025_8_114 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute of Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3, ) is seeking scientific software developers to join our team and contribute to computational activities within the Veni research program (Veni.222.396) supported by the Dutch Research Council (NWO).

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing software packages used for numerical relativity simulations, modelling gravitational wave sources and data analysis from gravitational wave interferometers. The position offers the chance to directly support the scientific goals of the Veni research programme, focused on maximising the science output of current and future gravitational wave experiments, such as the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, the next generation ground-based detector Einstein Telescope and the LISA space mission, where the IAC3 GRAVITY group is closely involved.

Main responsibilities :

• Implement and optimise algorithms for data processing, waveform modelling and parameter estimation in line with best practice in software engineering
• Ensure all software is well-documented to facilitate easy onboarding for new group members and external collaborators
• Actively contribute to data analysis efforts and scientific publications produced in the context of the Veni research project (Veni.222.396), leveraging developed software to advance gravitational wave science.

About IAC3 and the GRAVITY group : IAC3 is an interdisciplinary research centre home to over 60 researchers from six consolidated research groups within the departments of physics, mathematics and computer science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Research in the context of the Veni research programme (Veni.222.396) focuses on numerical relativity, waveform modelling and gravitational-wave data analysis.

The group has access to its own high-performance computing cluster, as well as to external resources such as the MareNostrum supercomputer and the LIGO Data Grid. Moreover, it is an active member of leading international collaborations.

The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa, and faculty members David Keitel, Xisco Jiménez-Forteza, Antoni Ramos, Pep Covas and Jaume Carot, as well as several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.

For further details see .

Funding body : Dutch Research Council

Institution : Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A Degree in Physics with an average mark above 8 out of 10 on candidates’ degree transcript

Specific Requirements

Essential skills :

• Experience in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing, such as Python and C / C++
• Experience with numerical methods, signal processing or statistical inference
• The ability to work in an international research environment, collaborating with both local and remote teams.
• An advanced degree (Master) in gravitational wave astronomy, astrophysics, computational physics or a closely

related field.

Soft Skills :

• Solid problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• The ability to work independently and effective time management, whilst also collaborating in a team-oriented

research environment

• Curiosity, creativity and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research in gravitational wave astrophysics

A solid command of spoken and written English for technical communication and writing scientific documents (no certificate required).

Prior experience

A strong performance in a university programme in physics at undergraduate level is essential

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed

Gross monthly salary : 2.000,00 €

Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract : Monday, December 15, 2025

Eligibility criteria

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g. : >

3 years (10 points),

• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g. : recommendation letters.

Eligibility threshold : 60 points.

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.

ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).

iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).

iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee,where applicable.

v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company / Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield

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