International Research Institute for Climate and Society (Columbia University) | Palisades, New York | must be US-based currently, ONSITE post-COVID | software developer/scientific programmer
The IRI works with stakeholders in developing countries to use climate science and data to improve human well-being. Applications include crop insurance, and planning interventions to fight malaria and locusts.
The IRI Data Library <a href=" is a 25-year old web application that is at the core of most of the institute's work. It's a quirky application written largely from scratch, and primarily in a homegrown dialect of Forth. Our current focus is bringing the application into the 21st century and integrating it with the burgeoning open source geoscience ecosystem, without interrupting ongoing work that depends on the existing platform.
There is an open position with the title Staff Associate III on the Data Library team. Responsibilities include software development and maintenance of the platform, using the platform to develop applications, and training and supporting users. Post-COVID it will involve travel to Africa and South America to help partners install and use the software. <a href="
Please apply through the annoying HR website. A real person will read your application in short order, I promise. Although the cover letter is optional according to HR, I strongly encourage you to upload one explaining why you're interested in the position and how your experience is relevant. Mention that you saw this on Hacker News. I welcome questions by email as well.