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Applications Programmer III - Ruminant Farm Systems Python Developer

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being.

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Position Summary

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Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) is a next generation, dairy farm model coded in Python and managed within the Department of Animal Science. Scientists and industry professionals will use RuFaS to investigate and direct implementation of sustainable farming solutions. The project is led by a national team of university, USDA, and industry scientists. The design and structure of the model prioritizes transparency, flexibility, and adaptability so that connections between animal, manure, soil, and crop nutrient cycling can be simulated under a diverse array of farming practices and environmental conditions. RuFaS has been in development for 4 years resulting in substantial progress towards the release of the first version of the model. Our department is seeking an experienced Python Developer to add new functionality and update some exiting components to complete the first version of the model. To accomplish these objectives, the applicant will work closely with the current team of 8-10 developers and software engineers (both CS students and professional SW engineers) and a strong support team of subject-matter experts including 3 postdoctoral scholars, 2 PhD students and several university faculty and USDA scientists.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) with the opportunity to work remotely within New York or New Jersey. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Working Conditions:

Essential Physical Requirements: Typically lifts less than 10 lbs.

Visual: Close concentration

Hazards: Limited exposure

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Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficiency in Python with 3+ years of Python Development experience
• Proficiency in Relational Database (RDBMS) design and implementation (SQLite)
• Experience working with Pytest
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with model testing and evaluation
• Interest in or knowledge of agricultural systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Test Driven Data (TDD)

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University Job Title:

Applications Programmer III

Job Family:

Information Technology

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$85,000.00 - $100,107.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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2024-06-03

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