2025-2026_4_332 - A scientific software developer contract in gravitational wave physics.

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number _4_332 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionThe Institute of Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3, ) is seeking scientific software developers to join our team and contribute to computational activities for the HiTech-IAC3-BIO Platform.The successful candidate will play a key role in developing software packages used for modelling gravitational wave sources and data analysis from gravitational wave interferometers. The position offers the chance to directly participate in top-flight international projects such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Einstein Telescope and LISA Consortium.Main responsibilities:Implement and optimise algorithms for signal modelling, parameter estimation and data processing in line with best practice in software engineeringEnsure all software is well documented to facilitate easy onboarding for new team members and collaboration with external researchersActively contribute to data analysis and scientific publications produced by the group, leveraging developed software to advance gravitational wave science and knowledge.About IAC3 and the gravitational physics group:IAC3 is an interdisciplinary research centre home to over 60 researchers from six consolidated research groups within the departments of physics, and mathematics and computer science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Research in the gravitational physics group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) spans a wide range of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity simulations.The group has access to its own high-performance computing cluster, as well as to external resources such as the MareNostrum supercomputer and the LIGO Data Grid. Moreover, it is an active member of leading international collaborations.The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa, and faculty members D. Keitel, X. Jiménez-Forteza, A. Ramos, P. Covas, O. Piccinni, C. Palenzuea, F. Ábalos and J. Carot, as well as several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. For further details see .PI: Dr. Alicia Magdalena Sintes OlivesFunding body: Direcció general de Política Universitària i Recerca, Conselleria de Fons Europeus, Universitat i Cultura. Cofinançat per la Unió EuropeaInstitution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)A Master's Degree in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields.Specific RequirementsAt least three years of gravitational wave physics research experience at postgraduate level, as well as membership of one of the international collaborations in the field (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA or Einstein Telescope).Experience in scientific software development for data analysis, simulation or modelling in research settingsProficient programming skills in languages commonly used in scientific computing, such as Python and C/C++Experience with numerical methods, signal processing or statistical inferenceFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflowsSolid skills in code documentation and creating reproducible software environments (e.g. containers, virtual environments, etc.)The ability to work in an international research environment, collaborating with both local and remote teams.Desirable requirements:A PhD in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Astrophysics, Computational Physics or a closely related fieldExperience with Bayesian inference, MCMC methods and/or machine learning techniques applied to data analysisFamiliarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel programming (e.g. MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, etc.)Experience working on open-source projects and following best practice in scientific software developmentWait I inadvertently typed incorrectly. 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We'll rewrite paragraphs 17-35 again.Desirable requirements:A PhD in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Astrophysics, Computational Physics or a closely related fieldExperience with Bayesian inference, MCMC methods and/or machine learning techniques applied to data analysisFamiliarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel programming (e.g. MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, etc.)Experience working on open-source projects and following best practice in scientific software developmentExperience contributing to scientific publications and/or presenting work at international conferences.Soft skills:Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinkingThe ability to work independently and for effective time management, whilst also collaborating in a team-oriented research environmentCuriosity, creativity and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research in gravitational wave astrophysics.Language requerimentsA solid command of spoken and written English for technical communication and scientific writing.Prior experienceAt least three years of experience in gravitational wave physics.Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Internal Application form(s) neededNational Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Monday, May 31, 2027Eligibility criteriaCurricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.Eligibility threshold: 60 points.Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non‑EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non‑EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see ).Selection processIn accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT  of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.Selection committeeThe relevant Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Research (or person s/he delegates), as chair.The management team for the relevant department.The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).Three experts in the field pertaining to recruitment, where appropriate, appointed by the chair of the committee, having heard from the management team of the department.The head of the Management Office for the Research Promotion and Human Resources Programme (or person s/he delegates), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote.Additional commentsThe contract may be extended up to September 2027.#J-18808-Ljbffr