Research Software Developer

University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 32K

Job location

Heslington, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Corona (Software Development Kit)
Linux

Job description

You will join an exciting project that aims to refactor and optimise an existing scientific research code. This code simulates the deposition of carbonate sediments and the resulting geology in a range of settings. The code is used in both academia and industry and this project is funded by an industrial partner. This is a fixed-term post with a specified end-date of 30th April 2028. Key duties involve refactoring and optimising existing code using modern software development processes. You will also be responsible for reporting progress to stakeholders and the project team in both written and verbal forms. Documentation and training others on the use of the software will also form part of your role.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Key qualifications and skills are an undergraduate degree in numerate subject or equivalent experience in a numerate subject, experience of working with research quality software, knowledge of modern software development techniques in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments, and a willingness to learn new skills and techniques. Further details of essential and desirable personal specifications are given in the full job description

Benefits & conditions

The post is full time, though part time applicants will be considered, with a salary commencing at £32,080 per annum.

About the company

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

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