JOB DETAILS

Position Title:

Scientific Software Specialist - Digital Twin Ocean

Field(s) of Specialization:

Scientific software development, marine data integration, Digital Twin Ocean applications and web-based scientific services

School/Institute/Unit:

METU Institute of Marine Sciences (METU-IMS)

Summary Description:

You will contribute to the technical development of Digital Twin Ocean applications, focusing on data integration, scientific workflows, and interactive web-based services.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Design and develop data pipelines for processing and integrating marine observations, numerical model outputs, and geospatial datasets.
  • Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and web-based scientific applications.
  • Build interactive visualization tools for exploring oceanographic and environmental information.
  • Support the integration of datasets, models, and applications into cloud-based Digital Twin Ocean infrastructures.
  • Work with modern scientific data formats and services, including NetCDF, Zarr, and interoperable geospatial APIs.
  • Collaborate with marine scientists, software developers, and international project partners.

Minimum Degree Required:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields).

Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Experience in software development, data processing, or web application development.
  • Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices.
  • Good command of written and spoken English.
  • Interest in marine science, environmental data, or scientific computing.

Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
  • JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React.
  • Backend development using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
  • Scientific Python libraries such as xarray, NumPy, and Dask.
  • Containerization and deployment using Docker.
  • Cloud-based data storage, object storage (S3), and data services.
  • Geospatial technologies such as GDAL, Leaflet, MapLibre, or OGC services.
  • Familiarity with STAC, ARCO data principles, and Digital Twin architectures.
  • Experience working with oceanographic or climate datasets.

We do not expect candidates to have experience with every technology listed above. We value strong programming fundamentals, curiosity, and the willingness to learn.

We do not expect candidates to have experience with every technology listed above. We value strong programming fundamentals, curiosity, and the willingness to learn.

Posting Date

November 2026

Closing Date

Open until filled

Date Review Begins

As soon as applications are received

Required Applicant Documents to Submit

CV, short statement of interest and contact details for two references (in a single fil)

Quick link for Posting

sabaris@metu.edu.tr, aliacar@metu.edu.tr

Proposed Start Date

As soon as possible

Type of Contract

One-year contract, with possible extension subject to funding and performance

Job Status

Full-time

Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience; collaboration with an international, interdisciplinary research team and opportunities to contribute to European research projects

Location

Preferably on-site in Mersin, Türkiye, with occasional project-related travel.