Scientific Programmer

Position Description

The Scientific Programmer is responsible for development and support of the cloud-based Integrated Methane Inversion (IMI) software to infer greenhouse gas fluxes from satellite observations: . The Scientific Programmer also handles a variety of assignments within the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group as a member of the GEOS-Chem Support Team. GEOS-Chem is a global transport model of atmospheric chemistry and composition used by hundreds of institutions world-wide and centrally managed at Harvard: . The Scientific Programmer incorporates new scientific and technical features submitted by the GEOS-Chem user community into the standard source code repository.

This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of extension.

Job-specific responsibilities include:

• Develop the IMI software and support if for its user community including training of new users.
• Supporting GEOS-Chem on the AWS cloud.
• Assisting Harvard post-doctoral fellows and graduate students with their research projects often involving implementing new scientific features into GEOS-Chem, conducting GEOS-Chem simulations, or preparing graphical output.
• Learn from developer meetings with researchers how to design, plan, and implement software that enriches research productivity and reliability.
• Maintain aspects of software code and custom data processing pipelines for complex environments.
• Troubleshoot programs and suggest improvements in coding practices.
• Grow skills in a specific technology to develop custom solutions to meet researchers needs.
• Work in a team of developers and researchers in collaboration with systems professionals.
• Maintain internal code design and development guides for future contributors.
• Learn to teach workshops for researchers on sustainable software and data management practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, or related field required.
• Strong scientific programming experience required
• Experience with cloud-based computing and software management tools, such as git, is desired.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting.

Additional Information

• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
• This is a one year term appointment, with the possibility of extension.
• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
• This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA and an on-site presence is required. Individual hybrid work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process.
• The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

About Us

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences serves as the connector and integrator of Harvard's teaching and research efforts in engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Our core tenets are educating broad-minded students; interdisciplinary research; integration across disciplines; and balancing theory, experimentation and practice to create an unmatched environment for learning and exploration. Through collaboration with researchers from all parts of Harvard, other universities, and industry, we bring discovery and innovation directly to bear on improving human life and society. For more information about us, please visit .

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.