Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer

Syracuse; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer to provide research software engineering support and to oversee the scientific aspects of open-source software development on campus.

The role focuses on helping faculty and staff build and maintain software for research and university operations, with emphasis on developing open-source Claude skills, and to develop educational materials for the university community.

Qualifications

• The Syracuse University Open-Source Project Office (SU- OSPO ) and the Office of Research (OoR) is seeking a cohort of postdocs to provide research software engineering support to the university, and to oversee the scientific aspects of open-source software development on campus.
• The qualified candidates will assist the OSPO director and the Vice President of Research to undertake this effort to support faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• help faculty and staff build and maintain software for research and university operations, with a focus on developing open-source Claude skills;
• develop educational materials for the university community related to open

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $65,000 - $70,000

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

University Hours

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Rank

Rank Post Doc

Unionized Position Code PD

Job Description

The Syracuse University Open-Source Project Office (SU- OSPO ) and the Office of Research (OoR) is seeking a cohort of postdocs to provide research software engineering support to the university, and to oversee the scientific aspects of open-source software development on campus. The qualified candidates will assist the OSPO director and the Vice President of Research to:

• help faculty and staff build and maintain software for research and university operations, with a focus on developing open-source Claude skills;
• develop educational materials for the university community related to open