Mailman 3 April 2018 - python-uk

London Dojo next Thursday
by Tom Viner March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Hi all, For February's London code dojo, we'll be at Sohonet <https://www.sohonet.com/>. We'll have pizza, drinks and some fun group coding. All abilities welcome! There'll also be the prize draw for a random O'Reilly Python book as usual. *6:30pm Thursday 1st Feb 2018* Get your tickets while they're hot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-9-episode-6-t… If you need any more information, contact the team via Twitter: @ldnpydojo <https://twitter.com/ldnpydojo> or via e-mails to team(a)ldnpydojo.org.uk We're always looking for venues to host the Dojo and volunteers to be cat herders, i.e. writing an email like this and coordinating the voting etc. Look forward to seeing you next Thursday! Tom @tomviner <https://twitter.com/tomviner>

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6 month contract available to work on Jupyter OOMMF in Germany
by Fangohr H. April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018

Dear all, We are looking for a software engineer with interest in science or a computational scientist with interest in Software to join the Jupyter-OOMMF development for 6 month at European XFEL (by Hamburg in Germany). Main language is Python. The work environment is English spoken, and there is a salary bonus for non-Germans. Please see below for some details, or contact Marijan Beg and I with questions. Application deadline is 15 May. Best wishes, Hans Join our team European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques. Early user operation started in September 2017. To support the contribution from European XFEL to the Horizon 2020 project OpenDreamKit, we are looking for a scientist with very good software skills or a software engineer with interest in science for a period of 6 months. OpenDreamKit has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme Grant agreement No 676541. Software Engineer – Computational Science (f/m) The position * lead and contribute to software design, testing, implementation, refactoring, documentation, and code review of software contributing to OpenDreamKit <http://opendreamkit.org/> * contribute to the development of the Python interface for the Object Oriented MicroMagnetic Framework (OOMMF<https://math.nist.gov/oommf/>) and its integration into Jupyter <http://jupyter.org/> * contribute to the dissemination of the resulting package (Jupyter-OOMMF<http://github.com/joommf>) in the form of project documentation and reports, conference contributions, peer-reviewed publications, remote and in-person user support and workshops for JOOMMF users * attend project meetings, international conferences, and workshops if required * collaborate with researchers and software engineers from different science domains and institutions Requirements * MSc or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Computational Science, Engineering, Physics, or similar (PhD experience welcome) * Experience working with Linux and version control * Python programming experience * Understanding the use of computer simulations in science and engineering * Experience of using Jupyter notebook The following is considered an asset: * experience of using all major operation systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux) * experience of using common tools and procedures in software engineering (testing, version control, containerization, continuous integration) * experience working with open source software and associated ecosystem (e.g. GitHub, TravisCI, DockerHub) * experience of writing API documentation, and tutorials for users * experience with scientific python libraries (numpy, scipy, pandas) * interest in visualisation and related packages (matplotlib, seaborn, ...) * working with scientists For additional information, please contact Hans Fangohr (hans.fangohr(a)xfel.eu<mailto:hans.fangohr@xfel.eu>). Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers<https://www.xfel.eu/careers>. Reference number E-203 Duration The appointment is limited to 6 months. Part time work is possible, and will extend the duration of employment accordingly. Deadline 15 May 2018 Application Please apply online and provide a cover letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates in one single pdf-file. APPLY NOW<https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/E-203-softwa…> https://www.xfel.eu/careers/open_positions/index_eng.html?joboffer_details=… Prof Hans Fangohr Senior Data Analysis Scientist European XFEL GmbH Holzkoppel 4 22869 Schenefeld Germany Phone:+49 (0)40 8998-6702 Fax: +49 (0)40 8998-1905 Email: hans.fangohr(a)xfel.eu<mailto:hans.fangohr@xfel.eu> web: http://www.xfel.eu<http://www.xfel.eu/> web: http://fangohr.github.io<http://fangohr.github.io/> Managing Director: Prof. Dr. Robert Feidenhans’l, Dr. Nicole Elleuche Registered as European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH at Amtsgericht Hamburg, HRB 111165 Professor of Computational Modelling University of Southampton United Kingdom

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Do you use Python..? (Of course you do...)
by Nicholas H.Tollervey April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018

Hi Folks, Time for a guilt trip that can easily be countered by a small and painless transaction (skip to the end for the link)... ;-) Do you use Python? (Of course you do!) It's cool to benefit from such a great ecosystem & related infrastructure, right..? As you're all aware, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) support this community and pay the bills for quite a number of aspects of it (eg, who pays for PyPI, core-Python sprints costs etc?). The PSF also gives away most of its money as grants to community based events, educational outreach, conferences (including PyCon UK) and development sprints to groups from all over the world. As a member of the grants working group I see the huge impact such support has for the continued flourishing of Python the language and Python the community. I'm sad (and a tad frustrated) to report that ONLY 52 PEOPLE HAVE DONATED to the relatively modest $20k PSF donation drive. * If you're someone who thinks, "I'd love to support the Python community but I just don't have time to volunteer" -- then making a small contribution via the site linked below is *how you fulfil your desire to support*. * If you're someone who works at a company who makes heavy use of Python and its related infrastructure then please consider making a donation as an individual (after all, your job relies on this community and its efforts) and also encourage your managers to make a corporate donation. * If you're someone who simply doesn't have the spare cash, that's fine! But if you can encourage those in a position to contribute (such as your employer perhaps?) that would be greatly appreciated. Here's the link: https://www.python.org/psf/donations/2018-q2-drive/ Thank you in advance for your support! Best wishes, N.

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Digital Market place
by Michael Grazebrook April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

If you're a consultant or part of a comapny who'd like to bid for government work, there's a window of opportunity to sign up for the Government Digital Marketplace: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/g-cloud-suppliers-guide In the past, some Python contracts have been advertised there which I'd love to have done but was unable to bid for because the opportunity to sign up to the list of permitted suppliers happens only every few years (noth the months they advertise!) Michael

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Short term contract role/ £450 a day
by Sophie Hendley April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Hey All, Is anybody available at the moment or from next week? I've got a client in London who needs a Python/Django dev to come in for around a week to help make some changes to their website. It might be possible to do the work out of hours or remotely if you can spend a day with them first getting the requirements? The rate is £450 a day. Thanks, Sophie -- Sent from my phone so please excuse any errors

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JOB | Permanent Web Developer (New York)
by James Tobin April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018

Hello, I'm working with an established financial technology employer that is looking to hire a permanent web developer with significant client side experience to join their New York office. Consequently, I had hoped that some members of this mailing list may like to discuss further off-list using "JamesBTobin (at) Gmail (dot) Com". Kind regards, James

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