Software developer / Scientist, Industrial Ecology

The Faculty of Science and Institute of Environmental Sciences are looking for:

The Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) is a key player in the development of sustainability assessment methodologies and related software tools, helping companies, researchers, and policy makers to improve the environmental sustainability of society and future technologies.

The software developer will also play an important role in supporting international research projects such as the Getting the Data Right Project and developing other tools for internal and external use, e.g., by contributing to the development of web-applications for the analysis of sustainability scenarios using global macro-economic environmental data (e.g., Environmentally Extended Input-Output data).

The vacancy offers opportunities for personal growth, e.g., by taking on the lead developer role for our LCA software and interacting with its international user base. We offer the possibility to take part in cutting-edge sustainability research, to publish scientific papers, and to take part in education and software trainings. The candidate will be guided by our scientific staff and can rely on our profound experience with the development of software for LCA and Environmentally Extended Input-Output Analysis and sustainability assessment in general. Leiden University also offers a range of courses for personal development.

Key tasks

• Supporting the development and maintenance of web-applications

Selection criteria

• Experience or desire to grow in the use of web development frameworks (e.g., Django). Experience or knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or Singularity) is a plus.
• Independent mind and own initiative to contribute to projects and software
• Ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency in English and good communication skills.
• An interest in sustainability. Knowledge in the fields of industrial ecology, LCA, or related disciplines is a plus, but not strictly required.

We offer a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on need, funding, and performance. The salary range is from €3.226 to €5.090 gross per month (pay scale 10 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%), training and career development, and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses, we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Diversity

Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

To apply for this vacancy, please send an email to Het emailadres op click.appcast.io bekijken. Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents quoting the vacancy number:

• CV
• The names and phone numbers of two referees

Only applications received before October 2nd, 2023 will be considered.

Interviews will likely take place on October 11th and potential second round interviews on October 24th, 2023.