Research Fellow in Software Engineering

Fixed Term (- June 2026)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We are advertising for a Research Fellow in the School of Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. The Research Fellow will work alongside Dr. Santanu Dash on topics in software evolution, automatic software transformation, and related fields. The full-time, fixed-term post is funded until 25 June 2026 with a possibility of extension. 

The successful applicant will investigate and reduce the impact of rapidly evolving libraries on maintainability of their clients. They will build automated tools to update clients to use newer versions of libraries. The post is funded by EPSRC and some details of the project can be found here: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FW015927%2F2

About you

Applicants should have already completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline. They should have excellent software development skills and a track record in building tools to automate software engineering tasks such as software analysis or software transformation. 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate scientific creativity, research independence, and the ability to communicate their ideas effectively in written and verbal form. Research publications in reputed journals and/or conferences in Software Engineering or Software Security is desirable. Applicants with a strong background in all areas of Software Security and/or Software Engineering are encouraged to apply.

What we can offer

In return we offer a competitive salary, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Please submit your CV, a cover letter explaining why your experience is relevant, and a list of relevant publications with your application on the university website. 

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr. Santanu Dash at s.k.dash@surrey.ac.uk

Online interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th February.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. We therefore particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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