Updated: Dec 13, 2020
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Job Opening ID: 13277

Reports To: PROF-AY

Working Title: Software Scientist

Department: Pharmaceutical Science

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 006028

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 50%

Work Schedule: Variable

Employee Class: Contract

Position Summary:

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate students unparalleled training for future careers in pharmacy, medicine, and biomedical research. Our innovative, rigorous curriculum integrates concepts from biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology and physiology. Alumni pursue exciting professional opportunities that improve our society’s health and well-being. Pharmaceutical scientists are rapidly changing the field of drug discovery and development. Graduates of our program are well qualified to seek employment in the public and private sectors, or to pursue graduate degrees such as a PhD, MD, or PharmD. UCI’s location near large biomedical companies and strong reputation in chemistry and biological sciences make UCI the No. 1 California school for producing pharmacy school applicants. Nearly half of our graduates pursue a doctorate degree in pharmacy school, with many getting accepted into competitive programs at USC, UCSF, and UCSD.

Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, the Software Scientist will work on automation and containerization (Docker images, Singularity, etc.) for the SAMPL series of blind challenges, building software infrastructure so we can bring online a fully automated blind challenge category where participants submit their methods (and we run/test them) rather than just submitting their predictions. This requires both strong domain (science) knowledge in computational molecular modeling and computational chemistry, as well as extremely strong software and automation skills. The incumbent applies advanced computational, computer science, data science, and CI software research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, to perform highly complex research, technology and software development which involve in-depth evaluation of variable factors impacting medium to large projects of broad scope and complexities. Designs, develops, and optimizes components / tools for major HPC / data science / CI projects. Resolves complex research and technology development and integration issues. Works with community members to help them utilize the infrastructure/resources developed for the SAMPL project. Gives technical presentations to associated research and technology groups and management. Evaluates new hardware and software technologies for advancing complex HPC, data science, CI projects. May represent the organization as part of a team at national and international meetings, conferences and committees. Assists in the design, implementation and recommends new hardware and software technologies for advancing complex HPC, data science, CI projects. May lead a team of research and technical staff.

Compensation Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Department Website:

https://pharmsci.uci.edu/

Required:

4+ years of relevant experience

• Master's degree in Computer / Computational / Data Science / Chemistry, or Domain Sciences with computer / computational / data specialization and/or PhD in relevant field required.

Advanced knowledge of HPC / data science / CI. Highly advanced skills, and demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPC hardware and software power and performance analysis and research, design, modification, implementation and deployment of HPC or data science or CI applications and tools of large-scale scope. Demonstrated ability to regularly, effectively communicate with unit-level management. Demonstrated ability to initiate research proposals and acquire funding. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences. In depth skills and experience in independently resolving complex computing / data / CI problems using introductory and / or intermediate principles. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Advanced experience working in a complex computing / data / CI environment encompassing all or some of the following: HPC, data science infrastructure and tools / software, and diverse domain science application base. In depth ability to successfully work and / or lead multiple concurrent projects. Demonstrated research and technology project leadership and management skills. In depth experience assessing a broad spectrum of technical and research needs and demands and establish priorities, delegate and / or lead development of solutions to meet such needs. Demonstrated advanced experience in one or more of the following: optimizing, benchmarking, HPC performance and power modeling, analyzing hardware, software, and applications for HPC / data / CI.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.