Research Software Engineers

The University of Exeter has established a Research Software Engineering (RSE) Group to support cutting-edge research, and its impact across the university. RSEs make a vital contribution to the University's research portfolio by developing and applying professionally usable software tools to address real-world data science, modelling, simulation, and other challenges across the spectrum of computational and social science.

We are seeking a talented and experienced software developer and manager to join the Research Software Engineering team.

All RSEs within the Group collaborate with academics across the University's research community to create software and scripts that implement research and apply research methodologies to data and models in a readable, reliable and reproducible fashion.

Generally, RSEs will be simultaneously engaged in several research projects and will therefore be expected to multi-task and prioritise their own workload. As a fundamental part of the process of applying for research funding, RSEs will advise on project development and sections of applications for funding.

The Senior RSE role will also provide line management and technical mentorship of RSEs within the team and will play an important role in assisting the Head of RSE to embed working practises and management systems within the team.

All RSEs at Exeter are members of the academic community and are encouraged to apply as co-investigators on applications for research funding.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave + bank holidays!
• Full university USS pension scheme - Over 21.4% employer contributions!
• Access to the latest technologies and platforms
• We'll take your personal and professional development very seriously and we'll empower you to keep developing your expert skills
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Loads of discounts at leading retailers including 10% off everything at the Co-op!
• Onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall