Software Scientist

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite / some home working available.

About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Software Scientist to contribute directly to the delivery of scientific results in one of the most important areas of research for Diamond, macromolecular crystallography. You will join the DIALS team within our data analysis group, scientists and engineers who work closely with beamline staff, support groups and international collaborators to develop world-leading tools and algorithms, as well as the open-source infrastructure which underpins the near real-time delivery of pertinent scientific results to our users.

Tightly integrated data analysis is essential to provide real-time feedback on the outcomes of experiments. Your role will be to help optimise the data analysis software to give the same results with reduced resources in terms of time and compute load, and will achieve this as part of a team working towards the goals of Diamond II. To deliver this capability you will improve existing tools, as well as working on new algorithms to deliver high performance analysis with non-traditional compute architectures.

About You
A degree-level qualification or higher in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science or equivalent experience is essential, as is an interest in supporting scientific research coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.

Successful candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm to work in a collaborative, open-source environment, working with C++ and Python and with a knowledge of low-level computer architecture. Experience with CUDA, microcontroller or FPGA development, and an interest in performance optimisation will be advantageous.

Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The initial closing date for applications is 7th April 2024, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.

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