Scientific engineer for database (temporary employment)

Ref. No. SU FV-1292-23

at Nordita, Nordic insitute of theoretical physics . Closing date: 10 April 2023.

Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1957. It moved to the AlbaNova University Center in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2007, where it is jointly hosted by KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. Research at Nordita covers a broad range of theoretical physics including astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation, cosmology and astroparticle physics, high-energy physics, and statistical physics/complex systems. The research activity of the local academic staff is supplemented by Nordita Scientific Programs, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods. There is also ample opportunity for collaboration with faculty and research staff at local universities. Further information about Nordita can be found at www.nordita.org .

Main responsibilities
Your primary task will be to analyse and back-end develop Nordita's OMDB database. More information about OMDB is available at https://omdb.mathub.io/ .

Qualification requirements
We are looking for someone with an academic degree in either theoretical physics or data science and have experience managing databases. You should have a good understanding of data science and be comfortable in the programming language Python.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in theoretical quantum matter.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, temoprary employment until 2024-03-25. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date immediately.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from professor Alexander Balatskty, [email protected] , and recruiting administrator, Jimmie Evenholt, [email protected] .

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

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