IRI, Columbia University | Palisades, New York (near NYC)  | Staff Associate (software developer and trainer) | ONSITE, full-time
The International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), part of Columbia University's Earth Institute, works with decision makers in developing countries to help them use climate science for the good of their populations, particularly in agriculture and public health (e.g. providing crop insurance, targeting pesticide application to control the spread of locusts). The IRI Data Library is a web application that's used for much of that work. We're looking for a a software developer to help build, maintain, and support the Data Library. There will be travel involved (15%) to install the software and train users in developing countries.
The application is a 25 year old crufty mix of Fortran, C, Perl, JavaScript/jQuery, and a custom dialect of Forth. We're rebuilding it on a new foundation of python/xarray/dask, while continuing to support all the vital work that depends on the existing system.
Minimum qualifications: B.S. and 4 years' experience, web development skills, familiarity with Earth Science datasets.
IRI is located on Columbia's Lamont campus, in a bucolic setting 15 miles up the Hudson River from the city. There's a free shuttle between Lamont and the main campus in Morningside Heights.
As I write this, the opening hasn't been officially posted yet.  I'll give an update as soon as it's official. In the meantime, contact me for info.
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