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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ ENGINEERING SCIENCE Job title Researcher in Algorithms and Software Development for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division Department Engineering Science Location 7 Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3QG Grade and salary Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum Hours Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract type 12 months fixed-term from date of appointment. Reporting to Vacancy reference Prof Wes Armour 177370 Research topic Software Engineering and Radio Astronomy data processing Principal Investigator / supervisor Prof Wes Armour Project team Scientific Computing (OeRC) Funding partner STFC The role SPOTLIGHT is an exciting project that aims to discover new Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and pulsars using the GMRT, one of the largest low-frequency radio telescope. GMRT is a precursor to the next generation SKA radio telescope due to begin observing in 2026. SPOTLIGHT uses a PetaFlop computing facility based on NVIDIA GPUs to enable real-time commensal searching for radio transients using 2000 beams on the sky. The role focuses on enabling the signal processing of radio astronomy data. Data captured by the GMRT will be processed in real time using the GPU accelerated AstroAccelerate package. This package needs tailoring to the SPOTLIGHT science case, both in terms of some of the signal processing algorithms and aspects of the software engineering. The successful Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) or Research Software Engineer (RSE), reporting to Prof Wes Armour, will contribute to the design, implementation and development of software to enable the SPOTLIGHT project. There will be opportunities to be involved with the development of radio astronomy data processing algorithms and GPU code development. They will collaborate with colleagues at GMRT and have the opportunity to visit them in India. The post holder will be responsible for dissemination of their work through presentation at conferences and publication in high quality journals. There are also opportunities for the post-holder to help support Masters and DPhil students, along with some ad-hoc teaching in the area of scientific computing. Responsibilities ● Help design and implement software for data processing of radio astronomy data. ● Develop and integrate new algorithms and software for time domain data processing as part of the wider AstroAccelerate team. ● Help to produce research articles at a national and international level for peer-reviewed conferences and journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national and international conferences, and deliver seminars to disseminate research findings. ● To help coach other members of the group in software development best practices. ● Contribute to collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. Selection criteria Essential ● Relevant degree and previous experience working in this type of role or hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil.* ● Ability to independently plan and manage a piece of work. ● Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. ● Knowledge of python. ● Knowledge of C/C++. ● Some experience of CUDA. ● Demonstrable knowledge of modern development tools and practices (such as revision control, testing, debuggers, and profilers). ● A working knowledge of Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. ● Willingness to travel to visit collaborators and to present work at conferences/workshops. Desirable ● Experience of algorithm development in scientific computing, signal processing or an equivalent area. ● Experience of implementing algorithms using CUDA on GPUs. ● Experience using OpenMP. ● Experience in astronomy data reduction. *Note that ‘close to completion’ means that your PhD thesis has been submitted JD - Researcher in Algorithms and Software Devvelopment for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project PDRA1 Dec 2024 2 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. 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Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation Engineering Science Department Engineering teaching and research takes place at Oxford in a unified Department of Engineering Science whose academic staff are committed to a common engineering foundation as well as to advanced work in their own specialities, which include most branches of the subject. We have especially strong links with computing, materials science and medicine. The Department employs about 90 academic staff (this number includes 13 statutory Professors appointed in the main branches of the discipline, and 25 other professors in the Department); in addition there are 9 Visiting Professors. There is an experienced team of teaching support staff, clerical staff and technicians. The Department has well-equipped laboratories and workshops, which together with offices, lecture theatres, library and other facilities have a net floor area of about 22,000 square metres. The Department is ranked third in the world in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, behind Caltech and Stanford, but ahead of MIT (4th), Cambridge (5th), Princeton (6th) and Imperial (7th). Teaching We aim to admit 160-170 undergraduates per year, all of whom take a 4-year Engineering Science course leading to the MEng degree. The course is accredited at MEng level by the major engineering institutions. The syllabus has a common core extending through the first two years. Specialist options are introduced in the third year, and the fourth year includes further specialist material and a major project. Research The Department was ranked the top engineering department in the UK, as measured by overall GPA, in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 exercise. We have approximately 350 research students and about 130 Research Fellows and Postdoctoral researchers. Direct funding of research grants and contracts, from a variety of sources, amounts to an annual turnover of approximately £19m in addition to general turnover of about £18m. The research activities of the department fall into seven broad headings, though there is much overlapping in practice: Thermofluids; Materials JD - Researcher in Algorithms and Software Devvelopment for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project PDRA1 Dec 2024 3 and Mechanics; Civil and Offshore; Information, Control and Vision; Electrical and Optoelectronic; Chemical and Process; Biomedical Engineering. For more information please visit: http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/ The Department of Engineering Science holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. In the results of the six-yearly UK-wide assessment of university research, REF2014, the MPLS division received the highest overall grade point average (GPA) and the highest GPA for outputs. We received the highest proportion of 4* outputs, and the highest proportion of 4* activity overall. More than 50 per cent of MPLS activity was assessed as world leading. The MPLS Division's 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Our research addresses major societal and technological challenges and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. MPLS is proud to be the home of some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders working in academe. We have a strong tradition of attracting and nurturing the very best early career researchers who regularly secure prestigious fellowships We have around 6,000 students and play a major role in training the next generation of leading scientists. Oxford's international reputation for excellence in teaching is reflected in its position at the top of the major league tables and subject assessments. MPLS is dedicated to bringing the wonder and potential of science to the attention of audiences far beyond the world of academia. We have a strong commitment to supporting public engagement in science through initiatives including the Oxford Sparks portal (http://www.oxfordsparks.net/) and a large variety of outreach activities. We also endeavour to bring the potential of our scientific efforts forward for practical and beneficial application to the real world and our desire is to link our best scientific minds with industry and public policy makers. For more information about the MPLS division, please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Before submitting an application, you may find it helpful to read the ‘Tips on applying for a job at the University of Oxford’ document, at www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/supportandtechnical/. If you would like to apply, click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. Please provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You must upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. JD - Researcher in Algorithms and Software Devvelopment for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project PDRA1 Dec 2024 4 This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. References Please give the details of people who can provide a reference for you. If you have previously been employed, your referees should be people who have managed you, and at least one of them should be your formal line manager in your most recent or current job. Otherwise they may be people who have supervised you in a recent college, school, or voluntary experience. It is helpful if you can tell us briefly how each referee knows you (e.g. ‘line manager’, ‘college tutor’). Your referees should not be related to you. We will assume that we may approach them at any stage unless you tell us otherwise. If you wish us to ask for your permission before approaching a particular referee, or to contact them only under certain circumstances (for example, if you are called to interview) you must state this explicitly alongside the details of the relevant referee(s). Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. 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JD - Researcher in Algorithms and Software Devvelopment for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project PDRA1 Dec 2024 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and www.sport.ox.ac.uk/oxford-university-sports-facilities. 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This is an opportunity to join the SPOTLIGHT project. This exciting project aims to discover new Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and pulsars using the GMRT, one of the largest low-frequency radio telescopes in the world. GMRT is a precursor to the next generation SKA radio telescope due to begin observing in 2026. SPOTLIGHT uses a PetaFlop computing facility based on cutting-edge NVIDIA GPUs to enable real-time commensal searching for radio transients using 2000 beams on the sky. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12 months. This role will focus on enabling multibeam signal processing of the collected data by extending the AstroAccelerate software package. This involves tailoring AstroAccelerate to the SPOTLIGHT science case, both in terms of aspects of the software engineering and signal processing algorithms. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and development of software to enable the SPOTLIGHT project. They will collaborate with colleagues at GMRT and have the opportunity to visit them in India. There are also opportunities for the post-holder to help support Masters and DPhil students, along with some ad-hoc teaching in the area of scientific computing. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Wes Armour (wes.armour@oerc.ox.ac.uk). For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ Only online applications received before midday on 19 February 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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This is an opportunity to join the SPOTLIGHT project. This exciting project aims to discover new Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and pulsars using the GMRT, one of the largest low-frequency radio telescopes in the world. GMRT is a precursor to the next generation SKA radio telescope due to begin observing in 2026. SPOTLIGHT uses a PetaFlop computing facility based on cutting-edge NVIDIA GPUs to enable real-time commensal searching for radio transients using 2000 beams on the sky. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12 months. This role will focus on enabling multibeam signal processing of the collected data by extending the AstroAccelerate software package. This involves tailoring AstroAccelerate to the SPOTLIGHT science case, both in terms of aspects of the software engineering and signal processing algorithms. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and development of software to enable the SPOTLIGHT project. They will collaborate with colleagues at GMRT and have the opportunity to visit them in India. There are also opportunities for the post-holder to help support Masters and DPhil students, along with some ad-hoc teaching in the area of scientific computing. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Wes Armour (wes.armour@oerc.ox.ac.uk). For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ Only online applications received before **midday on** **19** **February 2025** can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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