Research Software Engineer: Data Visualisation

Are you interested in supporting novel, impactful and multidisciplinary social sciences research for the public good? Are you keen to tackle real-world problems while interacting with a wide variety of partners? Would you like to play a part in making data and its insights more accessible to academics, policymakers and the public?

We are seeking a talented, driven and ambitious Research Software Engineer (Data Visualisation).  We are looking for someone who is data-literate and creative. The role will entail building and maintaining interactive web-based data visualisations and other web applications. You should have a good understanding of project delivery, from inception through to dissemination, have experience in dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and be comfortable providing technical advice, including to non-experts.  You will also have the capability, invention and initiative to work alongside our established team of data scientists and internationally recognised academics, thereby contributing to driving their activity to more ambitious levels. 

As a Research Software Engineer (Data Visualisation) you will provide a range of technical software development-, data visualisation- and cloud-computing-related activities that enhance research outcomes, improve impact and accelerate productivity. You will work with researchers from both across and beyond the University, and with a wide variety of partners drawn from both the private- and public sector.

The postholder’s time will be split between two broad projects: continuing the design and production of visualisations that highlight the data assets and research insights of the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) at Leeds, and – particularly from March 2025 – contributing to the build of an interactive dashboard designed to enhance targeted interventions into infectious diseases. Both projects will require web-based data visualisations and the use of relevant skills. 

The CDRC is hosted by the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA), a cross-faculty grouping playing a central role in the University of Leeds 2020-2030 strategy, and aligning with national priorities such as the development of data science and artificial intelligence (as one of the challenges outlined in the UK’s Industrial Strategy).

The CDRC has recently made a significant investment in its data infrastructure and analytical/software engineer staff, and has launched a number of data tools and products. Having moved to a cloud-based research platform, we want to further develop and embed new and improved ways of working, continue to build our expertise in using innovative techniques, and support our researchers in realising the exciting opportunities our enhanced infrastructure can bring.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What we offer in return

•   26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
•   Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
•   Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
•   Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
•   Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Name: Oliver Mansell, Centre Manager, CDRC

Email: O.J.Mansell@leeds.ac.uk

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