Department

PSD GSECARS: Administration

About the Department

GSECARS is one of three sectors managed by the University of Chicago Center for Advanced Radiation Sources (CARS) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory. GSECARS is a national user facility for synchrotron radiation research in earth, planetary, and environmental science, and part of a nation-wide organization of such facilities supporting Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science (SEES).

Job Summary

The Center for Advanced Radiation Sources at the University of Chicago seeks applications for a Programming Analyst to assist with software programming and computer support. The position will be located at GSECARS Sector 13 of the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tools for collecting, processing, visualizing, and organizing scientific data and metadata for the GSECARS and SEES scientific research community.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux computers.
• Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate/high level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.
• Investigates and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
• Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate/high level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.
• Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met.
• Performs other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• Experience with Scientific Python stack, such as NumPy, SciPy, and matplotlib.
• Experience with source code management with Git and GitHub.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Windows and Linux computers.
• Experience with data visualization and information display.
• Experience with networking and cybersecurity practices.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience to maintaining and troubleshooting Windows and Linux computers.
• Experience building Graphical User Interface for applications.
• Experience with web application development using Apache, and frameworks such as Flask, Django, or NodeJS.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with data visualization and information display.
• Experience with networking and cybersecurity practices.

Working Conditions

• This position is based at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required for troubleshooting.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (preferred)

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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