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RIVM

Research software engineer

Bilthoven

FULL TIME & PART TIME

September 11, 2024

Functieomschrijving

Research software engineer
Are you eager to apply your software engineering skills to advance public health? At RIVM, we offer you the opportunity to make a significant impact by developing and enhancing infectious disease models and software tools. Join a leading team of researchers to create cutting-edge open-source software that supports vital health initiatives in the Netherlands and globally. If you're passionate about combining technology with public health research and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, this opportunity is for you!
What will you do?
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with modelers, epidemiologists, and other experts to support the development of infectious disease models and software tools. You will work on a variety of projects, ranging from short-term tasks to multi-year collaborations. Your tasks will be:

Assist researchers in making model code efficient, testable, reproducible and publicly available;
Leading the whole software development process. From gathering requirements with a world-leading research staff to iteratively design, implement, and document software tools;
In collaboration with researchers maintaining open-source software, and accompanying documentation;
Develop tools and infrastructure for use in outbreak responses;
Identify and incorporate algorithms and techniques to improve tool performance, robustness, and generality.
Contribute to/coach/mentor on research software best practices, by implementing guidelines for collaborative coding, code review, and code improvements within the research team.

Unique to this position

Collaborate closely with experts from diverse fields, including epidemiology, microbiology, virology, and immunology, both within the RIVM and internationally.
Play a crucial role in the development of software that supports national and international infectious disease control efforts.
Opportunity to lead initiatives that directly influence public health policies in the Netherlands.
The possibility of salary scale 11 for candidates with proven extensive relevant experience and multiple years of experience in a similar position.

The team
You will be part of the dynamic and international Unit for Modelling Infectious Diseases, which includes modelers and health economists who are socially engaged and committed to public health. The team works closely with a range of experts, including epidemiologists, statisticians, virologists, and immunologists, both within the RIVM and through numerous external collaborations.
We promote a hybrid working environment with flexible hours, allowing team members to find a work-life balance that suits them.
I want to apply or need more information
You can submit your application via this website, addressing your motivation letter to Eric Janssen. For more information about the procedure, please contact Eric Janssen, Head of Department, via +316 15859620 or via Whats App.

The first round of interviews will take place inweek 40.
The second round of interviews will be scheduled forweek 41.

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Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a strong background in computer science or a related field, complemented by experience in research software development. Ideally, you have:

An MSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience;
Demonstrable experience in R, with additional experience in other languages like C, C++, Julia and Python for improving the efficiency of the codebase. When possible, sharing a Github/Gitlab link or anything similar would be appreciated;
Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and standard development practices, including writing modular, maintainable, and testable code;
Experience in developing research software, methodologies, packages, or open-source frameworks;
The ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team with diverse (technical) backgrounds;
Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively;
Pleasure in both coaching and supporting research teams on software development best practices;
The desire to keep up to date with relevant developments in the field, including initiating collaborative discussions with internal and external partners;
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in Dutch and English.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Salarisniveau schaal 10
Maandsalaris Min €3.404 – Max. €5.389 (bruto)
Dienstverband Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
Contractduur 12
Minimaal aantal uren per week 24
Maximaal aantal uren per week 36

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Details
We ask for a cover letter at the RIVM. In doing so, it is helpful to set out in it your motivation for the specific position and the RIVM, rather than a summary of your resume. Need tips? 4 tips for a good cover letter - Working for the Netherlands.
The recruitment and selection process generally looks like this:

When we see a match, we invite you for an initial interview.
Is that positive from both sides? Then we will contact you for a second interview.
Do we both like it? Then we will conclude with an employment interview.
Because working at the RIVM entails social responsibility, we will ask you for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
It may be that we choose a different method of selection, because that suits the role or the target group better. We will always inform you what that process looks like.

Special circumstances:

Are you already employed by the national government? We encourage your career step within the central government.
If you are applying as a “from-work-to-work candidate” or as a “redeployment candidate,” please include a copy of your designation letter.
If you are currently working for the central government through a temporary employment agency, please mention this in your letter.
The RIVM is committed to employing employees who fall within the target group of the Jobs Agreement Act. Do you fall into this target group and are you in the target group register? Then we also invite you to respond! Want to know more? Then click here! Together with you we will see if and how you can possibly fill this position.

At the RIVM, you are welcome just as you are. We are convinced that diversity in a team makes cooperation and outcomes stronger. In addition, employee involvement in employee participation is highly valued.

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