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Software developer for data management

Employer
ESRF
Location
Grenoble (Ville), Isère (FR)
Salary
To negociate
Closing date
Dec 4, 2024
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Discipline
Other, Other
Organization Type
Academia

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

As part of a group of 15 engineers, you will participate in a project focusing on the implementation of FAIR data management practices of datasets for the ESRF and related data repositories. In the context of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) the adoption of Open Science practices is increasing. Data from Photon and Neutron (PaN) facilities is becoming available for a wider range of users. You will work in close collaboration with software engineers working on data management, databases, data processing, metadata collection and web portals. You will interact with scientists and users to address their needs in data management. You will interact with the EOSC community of users.

Your missions will be the following: 

  • Improve the adherence of ESRF data to the FAIR principles 
  • Extend the PaN experimental techniques ontology to cover a maximum of techniques at ESRF beamlines
  • Link DOIs to external data repositories, develop instrument and workflow PIDs
  • Deploy and integrate the PaN data portal as a service in the PaN EOSC Node
  • Deploy AI/ML tools to analyse e-logbooks produced by beamline operations
  • Demonstrate composability of services for data and workflows
  • Raise visibility of ESRF data by linking them to trusted networks
  • Higher university degree (Master or equivalent diploma offering 300 ECTS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent
  • 2 years minimum of professional related experience 
  • Good to high knowledge of Python
  • Good to high knowledge of data modeling, metadata and data formats
  • Solid understanding of AI/ML techniques and algorithms
  • Experience in developing web applications is a plus
  • Familiarity working on a Linux environment
  • Good communication skills and team spirit
  • Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

  1. Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
  2. Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
  3. Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
  4. Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
  5. Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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