Research Software Engineer (ED

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic software engineer to work with us on pioneering projects in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath. 

You will support internationally leading research across the department, in particular contributing to leading the translation of research outputs into innovative and successful software.  Your activities are likely to include the creation of impact through the development, testing and deployment of high quality software products, and assisting in the development of programming skills amongst key research staff.  Projects will span a variety of application areas springing from the department’s research strengths.

You will be creative and self-motivated, with the openness and adaptability to contribute in a wide range of application areas from virtual reality to healthcare.  You will have a strong background in programming and software development.  You should be experienced in and committed to software development best practices and know how to adapt these to research contexts.  You will need to have excellent communication skills and a talent for technical problem solving.

Experience of training or tutoring software development would be an advantage.  This could range from running basic programming, version control and testing workshops, to training and assisting students in the use of specialist tools, hardware and software platforms and methods.

Further information

The position is available full-time (36.5 hour per week) and fixed term for 2 years, with a possible extension depending on funding becoming available.

If you have any questions or you would like to talk about the role, please contact Prof Eamonn O’Neill (E.ONeill@bath.ac.uk).

The University of Bath is an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We're working to improve the gender balance in the department of Computer Science and we particularly welcome applications from women.

What we can offer you

a very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 27 Sep 2024

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,099 to £44,263