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Software Engineer for the LISA Space Mission at ETH Zurich

The ETH Zurich | Space and the Gravitational Physics Research group at ETH led by Prof. Michele Vallisneri are seeking candidates for the following position:

Software Engineer - LISA Space Mission

The engineer's primary goal will be to contribute software and technical support to the Swiss LISA Data Center, managed by Dr. Arianna Renzini, facilitating the scientific success of the LISA mission. We are considering different profiles for this position, including research scientists with a strong background in software development, and computer scientists/engineers with accomplishments in the context of astrophysical/space-science data processing.

The deadline for applications is November 30th and we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The position is expected to start in early 2026, and the starting date is flexible. The initial appointment is for one year, with a prospect of becoming indefinite and with further growth and opportunities within ETH Zurich | Space.

For details and application instructions, please visit this website.

Interested candidates with expertise in scientific computing and infrastructure, and data analysis with traditional/machine learning algorithms, are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of gravitational-wave science will be valued but is not initially required for this technical role. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and potential candidates.

For any inquiries about the position please contact Arianna Renzini (arenzini(at)phys.ethz.ch).