Postdoc in Crystallographic Computing at Oxford University
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY LABORATORY
http://www.xtl.ox.ac.uk/
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMPUTING
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work
on a crystallographic software project. This PDRA position is a joint
collaboration between the Universities of Oxford and Durham and in the
first instance is funded by the EPSRC for one year. The work aims to
implement a new set of algorithms in object oriented, open source code
that will preserve the immense knowledge-base that exists in the field
of crystallography, and to provide a platform for future developments.
The post holder must have experience in designing and writing computer
programs to good modern standards, and knowledge and proven practical
skills in the areas of crystal structure analysis using X-rays or
neutrons. Experience with powders and extended lattice (inorganic)
materials would be an advantage.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
The post holder must be able to make a significant contribution to the
following tasks in adding modules to the software system:
- Preparing clear plain-text descriptions of the crystallographic
function and use of each module.
- Prepare clear and complete descriptions of the mathematics involved
in the module, including issues of precision, latent singularities,
and limits of applicability.
- Prepare a clear specification of how the module will interface to
other modules and the underlying database.
- Prepare a clear description of how the user will interact with the
module.
- Prepare suitable test data and results and if possible validate
them with existing programs.
- Write code complying to both ANSI standards and the style adopted
for the whole project.
- Validate the new code.
- Prepare end-user documentation.
It is planned to appoint on the Research Grade 2 II scale for University
Research staff, salary (£27,116 - £29,128), depending upon experience.
However we would be prepared to consider applicants who are not yet
seasoned specialists, who would like some mentored time to develop in
the post in which case the appointment would be made on the RS1A Grade
scale.
Further details are available from the Administrator, Inorganic
Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR (quoting ref
DH05009/DJW), or by email from [EMAIL PROTECTED] and these must
be obtained before application is made. Informal enquiries may be made
to Dr David Watkin (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications by
e-mail are not acceptable. The closing date is 30 September 2005.
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Lachlan M. D. Cranswick
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