Research Software Engineer - Swansea Academy of Advanced Computing

Location

Bay Campus, Swansea

Interview Date

15 Mar 2024

Informal Enquiries

 Ed Bennett [email protected]

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Swansea Academy of Advanced Computing at Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Research Software Engineer to support projects in lattice quantum field theory. The role will involve development of software and training to support reproducible data analysis, development of benchmarks for high-performance computing, and optimisation of simulation software for HPC.

The successful candidate should be familiar with good practice in research software engineering and high-performance computing, in addition to having a PhD in lattice quantum field theory or equivalent experience in this area.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.