Staff Scientist - Engineering

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University, WA, USA
In-Office
48K-87K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Leads software development for an NSF-funded research project, including mentoring students, supporting data collection, and performance engineering of multithreaded research software on multicore hardware. Participates in research meetings, brainstorming sessions, troubleshooting, and related duties. The role requires a bachelor’s degree; advanced computer science education and laboratory operations experience are preferred.
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LocationSt. Louis, MO 63105 Scheduled Hours37.5

Position SummaryWill conduct research within the project scope of the supporting NSF grant(s).

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Leading the software development for the research project, and possibly mentoring Ph.D. and/or undergraduate students in the software development effort.
  • Assisting with data collection and performance engineering of the research software.
  • Participating in research meetings and brainstorming sessions for research project.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically working at desk or table.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
  • Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.
  • Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of how to build multithreaded software.
  • Skilled in performance engineering multithreaded code running on modern multicore hardware.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. - Computer Science, PhD or terminal degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education. - Computer Science


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Skills:

Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Prioritization, Software Program, Troubleshooting, Working Independently

GradeR10

Salary Range$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Deep understanding of building multithreaded software
  • Experience performance engineering multithreaded code on modern multicore hardware
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience
  • PhD or terminal degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience
  • Three years of laboratory operations experience
  • Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, organizing, prioritization, software programming, troubleshooting, and independent work skills
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