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| Research software engineer in computational astrophysics | Closing date: 2026-11-15
Contact: Joop Schaye |
| Leiden Observatory invites applications for a research software engineer within the cosmological simulations group of Dr. Matthieu Schaller and Prof. Joop Schaye. | | ▸ more | The successful applicant may work on various aspects related to the development and use of cosmological simulations such as
- The development, optimization, maintenance and documentation of codes and analysis tools
- Data management
- Preparation of public data releases
- Community support for released software and data
- Assisting research students with technical problems related to simulation development and analysis
- Visualization for public outreach and education
- Running of simulations on high-performance computing systems
- Benchmarking for computing time proposals
The appointment will be for two years initially, after which it will be made permanent in case of satisfactory performance. The position comes with a competitive salary and full benefits.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in computational astrophysics/cosmology who enjoys working in a team. Experience with C, Python, parallel programming, computing clusters, and artificial intelligence would be beneficial. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date.
Leiden Observatory is the oldest university astronomy department in the world, and the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands. Leiden is a charming university town with international flair. Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University.
Please submit applications electronically by November 15, 2026. You will be asked to fill in a web form, to provide contact information for three referees, and to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of experience and interests. Referees can only submit their letters after receipt of an email by the submission system. This is initiated by the applicant. The applicant should register early and start this process.
Link to online application: https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2026/SchayeSE/
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