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University of Leicester Hiring for Research Software Engineer Job at Leicester, England Full Time
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About the role
You will work on internationally collaborative projects in the University’s “Health Data research UK (HDR-UK)” facility, within the Brookes research team.
You will take a leading role in shaping the technological and research activities of the group, in line with agreed general goals, by taking forward sub-projects sometimes on your own, and also as part of inter-group teams and international consortia. This will include providing guidance and support to other members of the Brookes team and the wider HDR-UK members. You will be involved in EU-wide informatics infrastructure projects and global-scale standards development work centred on genomics data and rare disease challenges.
For the Grade 8 position you will be expected to manage the group in shaping the technological and research activities of the group, in line with agreed general goals, by taking forward projects independently, and also as part of inter-group teams and international consortia. You will work as part of a vibrant team providing guidance and support to other members of the Brookes team and the wider HDR-UK members. You will conduct high-level research whilst generating new avenues of research and funding through grants, consultancy and knowledge transfer activities. Your research will result in significant contributions to papers in leading international conferences and journals, whilst helping to build your relationships with external partners to support knowledge transfer and impact outside academia.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Anthony Brookes on [email protected]
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms
Full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years