Research Software Engineer

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: City of Leicester, ENGLAND

About the role
We are looking for a Research Software Engineer to join our Health Informatics Platform. In this multi-faceted position you will drive forward informatics and data-related software development in the Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), through a combination of collaborative and independent working, requirements gathering and research software engineering.
About you
As the ideal candidate you will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, computer science or related discipline or has the equivalent professional qualification and experience. Alongside your education and experience, you will have previous experience of contributing to peer-reviewed research/technical outputs; proven software engineering  and analytical problem-solving capability; and expertise in relevant approaches and techniques.
Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Rob Free, email: [email protected]
 


As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here  .
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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