Research Software Engineer - Driving Scientific Computing

Society; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Manchester is seeking a Research Software Engineer to provide support for researchers and work on innovative software projects. The role involves addressing technical queries, managing junior staff, and working collaboratively on high-impact research projects. Candidates should have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant field, strong programming skills, and a passion for academic research. The opportunity includes a generous benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme

Well-being programme

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of scientific computing, data science, web development, mobile app development and/or high-performance computing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and the design and development of object-oriented software.
• Experience using industry-standard software engineering processes and associated tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand support for researcher queries around research application software.
• Work on research projects from conception to completion, applying cutting-edge techniques.

Skills

Scientific computing

Data science

Web development

Mobile app development

High-performance computing

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

GitHub

MATLAB

SPSS

Job description

A leading academic institution in Manchester is seeking a Research Software Engineer to provide support for researchers and work on innovative software projects. The role involves addressing technical queries, managing junior staff, and working collaboratively on high-impact research projects. Candidates should have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant field, strong programming skills, and a passion for academic research. The opportunity includes a generous benefits package and flexible working arrangements.