Technical Officer - Software Development

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary and applied research team on a project that involves the development of an advanced AI-Enabled Self-Assessment Platform for Occupational Therapists’ Insight Guided Housing Adaptation Grants (OTWISE-AI) to support and empower the elderly and disabled applicants in housing adaptations.

The project involves the development of a triage assessment, Grant Advisor, and interactive VR platform for bespoke housing adaptations. The system would be accessible through a web interface for timely triage and grant assessment. The position will require a mix of strong technical skills and solid domain knowledge in the area of software based on .NET framework. Knowledge of VR development and applications will be an added advantage. The candidate must demonstrate live examples of their projects that involved using C# or other relevant languages to develop standalone software or plug-in systems. You will have a relevant degree and experience in software development.

You will join the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing based at our City Campus and support our efforts in addressing real-life productivity challenges within the AEC industries through our cutting-edge and applied research.  Our campus boasts top-notch specialist facilities amidst a vibrant environment, providing abundant amenities for students and staff. You will be working in a truly supportive environment that offers various professional development opportunities.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Professor Saheed Ajayi at S.Ajayi@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Closing date: 18 July 2024 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date. 

Interview will be held shortly after the deadline.

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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