Assistant Research Programmer

📋 Description

• Develop computational models: Write clean, concise, and efficient Wolfram Language code to
• Conduct computational experiments: Run simulations, investigate different parameter spaces, and
• Create scientific visualizations: Design, refine, and optimize visual representations of
• Document and publish research code: Maintain clean, organized, and reusable code, documenting
• Support interdisciplinary research: Contribute to investigations involving the origins of life
• Optimize simulation performance: Where relevant, develop and improve high-performance

🎯 Requirements

• Wolfram Language expertise: Demonstrated fluency in Wolfram Language (Mathematica), including the
• Computational modeling knowledge: Familiarity with formal computational systems, such as cellular
• Scientific curiosity: A strong understanding of and enthusiasm for the computational approach to
• Analytical thinking: The ability to investigate complex problems, explore parameter spaces
• Communication skills: The ability to explain technical concepts, computational results, and
• High-performance programming (preferred): Experience writing optimized code in C, Rust, or OpenCL

🎁 Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to research exploring fundamental questions across science, computation
• Exposure to computational research spanning biology, medicine, machine learning, and the origins of
• The opportunity to deepen expertise in Wolfram Language and computational modeling through
• Potential to work on high-performance simulations using C, Rust, and OpenCL, depending on
• A research-focused environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, rigorous experimentation
• Remote position based in the United States.