Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.
The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at Cambridge University is internationally renowned for its outstanding environment in data-intensive astronomy. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is co-located on the IoA site, fostering connections with other groups conducting complementary research across Cambridge. Machine learning is increasingly at the heart of leveraging enormous and complex astronomical data sets to solve major scientific challenges in our understanding of the Universe. The IoA, in collaboration with the University Research Computing Service and the University of Cambridge Open Zettascale Lab (COZL) [https://www.zettascale.hpc.cam.ac.uk] is investing in specialist research software engineering support to:
Software development is a highly valuable resource that includes modelling, simulation and data-analysis. Generating well-designed software will in turn increase the scope, productivity, reliability, replicability and therefore openness of research. In pursuit of these goals, we are seeking an experienced Research Software Engineer to lead the development of our software culture.
The Research Software Engineer will lead software development activities that facilitate the application of machine learning for scientific discovery. By providing software engineering support, advising on the development of research projects and delivering training and mentoring to researchers, the role-holder will be responsible for creating an environment that embeds good practice in scientific programming in research. They will be an evangelist for the role of software engineering in machine learning research. In particular, they will:
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote UK-based working environment. This role requires a minimum of 60% of contracted hours on University of Cambridge premises per week. Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying (using the contact information below) or at interview if your application is successful.
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Please indicate the contact details of three professional referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae (CV), list of publications, and a research/technical experience statement (this research/technical experience statement being three pages max in 11pt font).
The application deadline is 23:59 BST on Sunday 16th June 2024.
Referees will be requested to provide references by the same date. Where permission is given by the applicant, references will be requested prior to the vacancy closing. Applicants are asked to inform their referees that they will receive a reference request communication including a link to upload a reference to the University of Cambridge recruitment system by the application closing date.
Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and interviews will take place the week-commencing 1st July 2024.
The start date of the appointment is negotiable on or before October 2024.
For any queries regarding the application please contact: hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Hiranya Peiris via her EA, Sophie Hall, at sophie.hall@ast.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference LG40978 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £40,521 to £54,395 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 24th May 2024 |
Closes: | 16th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | LG40978 |
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