Job Details

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Business Title
Corrosion Modeling Application Engineer (Software Developer)

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online quick application, attach a cover letter, a resume, and a list of at least three professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
sick leave, vacation, holidays paid, winter break closure, and retirement.

Posting Number
2016185T

Department Summary

The Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology (ICMT) is seeking a software engineer to lead the modernization of the MULTICORP™ software package and its subversions. This role focuses on improving and restructuring the legacy .NET and FORTRAN-based system using modern software engineering practices to enhance performance, usability, and scientific extensibility.

Key objectives include refactoring and optimizing legacy code, designing a cross-platform user interface, automating testing and validation against laboratory reference data, and empowering researchers to easily incorporate new physical models.

The developer will collaborate closely with ICMT researchers to translate research into robust, production-ready tools and ensure quality through standardized development workflows.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to deliver solutions within a research-driven environment. A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with experience using software such as NET, FORTRAN, Python, and other scientific computing environments is required

Position Profile

Plans, designs, and implements full-stack custom software solutions that may cross multiple technologies, multiple products and/or organizational units. Ensures applications meet functional, technical and security requirements; evaluates code to ensure it meets industry standards and is valid, properly structured, and compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems. Performs detailed problem analysis and research, identifies options, proposes solutions. Utilizes business and technical knowledge and experience to identify and analyze needs in order to create solutions to meet unique and potentially conflicting customer requirements.

Level Summary

Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None; may assist with training student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving

Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.

Independence of Action

Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with experience using software such as NET, FORTRAN, Python, and other scientific computing environments is required

Department
Multiphase Institute

Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and credentials.

Pay Grade
17

Pay Range
$24.65 - $32.67

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Job Category
Research Special at-will appointment

Employment Type
part-time term

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Sub Family
Applications Development

Job Level
IC1

Job Open Date
09/05/2025

Posting End Date
09/12/2025

Planning Unit
Russ College of Engineering & Technology

Work Schedule

M-TH, 8-3, Nights and Weekends as required

Months
12 month

Campus
Athens

Expected hours worked per week
24

Expected duration of assignment
Three years

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Dr. Marc Singer, ...@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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