Research Software Engineer (CoSTAR Foresight Lab)

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

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Grade UE08: £49,250 – £60,321 per annum pro-rata

CAHSS/Edinburgh College of Art/Design/Design Informatics

Part-time: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Fixed-term: from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029

The Opportunity

The University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Design Informatics is looking to appoint an experienced Research Software Engineer to contribute strategic direction and expertise to the delivery and reporting of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab. This role primarily tackles research related to the New Forms of Data workstream, supporting the production of reports, data dashboards, and novel approaches to data analysis and sharing about creative industries R&D. This role is part time and flexible working can be accommodated.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Relevant university degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering).
• Relevant post-degree professional experience in a research environment.
• Proven Python development skills and familiarity with packages for data analytics and visualization.
• Strong web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and familiarity with platforms such as WordPress.
• Excellent ability in managing and digitally preserving project data.
• Expertise in data analysis, stewarding, and visualization, including the development and testing of research data dashboards.
• Ability to map data sets over time and a deep understanding of the research lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent oral and written communication capabilities.
• Demonstrable experience in project management and leadership.

Planning & Organising

This role requires methodical storage and backup of data, development of data dashboard prototypes, and strategic planning for software components to ensure sustainability and accessibility.

To Apply

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

Further Information

For additional details about the role, please contact us via [e-mail] or by telephone at 0131 651 5151.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect

• A competitive salary of £49,250 – £60,321 per annum pro-rata (subject to increase from 1 March 2025)
• An engaging, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
• To be part of a vibrant, diverse, and international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.

Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates to Note

The closing date for applications is 15 January 2025.

Interview date: 5th February 2025.

About Us

At the Institute for Design Informatics, your work will support our mission to push the boundaries of information technology and design. Positioned within a historically rich academic environment, you’ll contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaboration networks.