Requirements
Education Requirements:
* A Ph.D in physics, or computer science, or a relevant technical or scientific discipline;
* Working knowledge of the Linux operating system and the Python and C++ programming languages;
* The ability to collaborate and communicate well in English;
* Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international research team
Experience developing software in large scientific collaborations is advantageous in this position. Experience with GPGPU programming or with the commissioning of high-throughput data processing systems would also be beneficial. The candidate will be based at Nikhef in Amsterdam, and may also spend time at Maastricht University. Additionally, the candidate will be encouraged to spend time at CERN to contribute to commissioning of the LHCb experiment. Spending extended periods of time at CERN can be discussed.
Conditions of employment
The candidate will be employed by the NWO-I foundation for a period of three years and will obtain the status of postdoctoral researcher. She/he will receive a competitive salary. The conditions of employment are excellent and include extra months’ salary payment in May and December.