The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to be ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer (Mathematics and Statistics) to work within the University.
Sitting within the Research Computing as a Service team within University Services, the Research Software Engineer (Mathematics and Statistics) will play an essential role in leading the design, development, and maintenance of research software solutions that support and facilitate the research agenda of the School of Mathematics and Statistics within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE). Assuming the role of technical software engineering expert, the role holder will deliver innovative and efficient solutions that support the pipeline of research impact in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
The role demands excellent programming skills and development experience. The successful candidate will work with research teams within the School to develop research code (typically written in Python or R) in portable applications with user-friendly end user graphical interfaces. They will be proficient at testing and evaluating the utility, usability and integrity of software outputs.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent).
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Apply online: Research Software Engineer - Mathematics and Statistics
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.
Salary: £40,247 to £45,163 per annum (Grade 7)
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