Part-Time Research Software Engineer - Data Dashboards & Analysis

Huntsrecruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Edinburgh seeks a part-time Research Software Engineer to contribute to a research project on data analysis. The role involves developing data dashboards and ensuring effective data management. Candidates should possess a degree in a technical field, strong Python skills, and web development capabilities. A competitive salary and engaging work environment await successful applicants.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Generous holiday entitlement

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant post-degree professional experience in a research environment.
• Excellent ability in managing and digitally preserving project data.
• Ability to map data sets over time and understanding of the research lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute strategic direction to the delivery of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab.
• Support the production of reports, data dashboards, and data sharing.
• Methodical storage and backup of data and development of data dashboard prototypes.

Skills

Proven Python development skills

Web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Data analysis and visualization expertise

Project management and leadership

Education

Relevant university degree in a technical discipline

Job description

A leading academic institution in Edinburgh seeks a part-time Research Software Engineer to contribute to a research project on data analysis. The role involves developing data dashboards and ensuring effective data management. Candidates should possess a degree in a technical field, strong Python skills, and web development capabilities. A competitive salary and engaging work environment await successful applicants.