Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer
Company: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-26
About this role
Job #
079051
Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Research Software Engineer
Location
Syracuse, NY
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$65,000 - $70,000
Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
University Hours
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Post Doc
Unionized Position Code
PD
Job Description
The Syracuse University Open-Source Project Office (SU-OSPO) and the Office of Research (OoR) is seeking a cohort of postdocs to provide research software engineering support to the university, and to oversee the scientific aspects of open-source software development on campus. The qualified candidates will assist the OSPO director and the Vice President of Research to:
- help faculty and staff build and maintain software for research and university operations, with a focus on developing open-source Claude skills;
- develop educational materials for the university community related to open-source developmen...