Research software engineer / Junior JS frontend developer (60 - 80%)
EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Publication date:
20 December 2024Workload:
60 – 80%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Dübendorf
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
Research software engineer / Junior JS frontend developer (60 - 80%)
The Department of Environmental Chemistry is offering a temporary position for a
We invite applications for a unique opportunity to contribute to Switzerland’s first nationwide web platform for processing and analyzing mass spectrometry data on organic pollutant from water samples.
NTSuisse is a groundbreaking collaboration between Swiss cantonal environmental, water protection, and drinking water laboratories, cantonal water suppliers, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) (further information on www.ntsuisse.ch ). Together, we are developing a platform for the automatation of the analysis of LC-HRMS data, enabling semi-quantitative screening of approximately 600 substances. The project aims to revolutionize water quality monitoring and deepen our understanding of chemical pollution in Swiss waters. Our containerized platform is built around LABKEY Server and a PostgreSQL database, with additional workflows implemented in Python, R, and Airflow, and a customized user interface designed in JavaScript using ExtJS.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for web development and a curiosity for scientific data analysis. Successful candidates will join a small, dynamic team of professionals, including a project manager, lead engineer, and backend developer.
This position is limited until 31 December 2025.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment .
Applications should include a curriculum vitae showing the relevant skills and example projects, and the names (with email addresses and phone numbers) of at least two potential referees.
Deadline for applications is 31 January 2025 or until the position is filled. However, screening of applicants will begin immediately. Start of the position is as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact E-Mail schreiben.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
NTSuisse is a groundbreaking collaboration between Swiss cantonal environmental, water protection, and drinking water laboratories, cantonal water suppliers, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) (further information on www.ntsuisse.ch ). Together, we are developing a platform for the automatation of the analysis of LC-HRMS data, enabling semi-quantitative screening of approximately 600 substances. The project aims to revolutionize water quality monitoring and deepen our understanding of chemical pollution in Swiss waters. Our containerized platform is built around LABKEY Server and a PostgreSQL database, with additional workflows implemented in Python, R, and Airflow, and a customized user interface designed in JavaScript using ExtJS.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for web development and a curiosity for scientific data analysis. Successful candidates will join a small, dynamic team of professionals, including a project manager, lead engineer, and backend developer.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance and develop features for an existing web interface using JavaScript, ExtJS, SQL and Labkey Server
- Review use case specifications and draft implementation concepts
- Test and document your code to ensure reliability and usability
- Experience with web/frontend development, ideally JavaScript or JavaScript-based frameworks
- Familiarity with version control systems, and collaboration tools such as GitLab
- Knowledge of ExtJS, SQL, Labkey Server, Docker
- Experience working with mass spectrometry data
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- An opportunity to work on an exciting project with real-world impact on water quality monitoring
- Flexibility in working hours and a chance to gain valuable experience in both software engineering and environmental science
This position is limited until 31 December 2025.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment .
Applications should include a curriculum vitae showing the relevant skills and example projects, and the names (with email addresses and phone numbers) of at least two potential referees.
Deadline for applications is 31 January 2025 or until the position is filled. However, screening of applicants will begin immediately. Start of the position is as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact E-Mail schreiben.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology