Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer

• Salary in the range of £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent upon experience)
• Job Ref: MI/24/07
• Duration: fixed term position until 31st March 2027

About the Role:

The digital Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (dECMT) at the CRUK National Biomarker Centre (NBC) aims to digitally empower patients and healthcare professionals to innovate and design new cancer care pathways. We are looking for a Research Software Engineer to contribute to the success of the new data-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives at the NBC to work on end-to-end technology solutions for digital oncology projects.

This position will involve continuous interaction with experts in cancer research and AI and will include the full lifecycle of software development and system engineering using specific methods ranging from data science and AI models to data visualisation and user interfaces for medical decision support applications. Reliable delivery of accessible AI, data science and analytics for cancer diagnosis and treatment is a key part of the dECMT strategy.

About You

You will have a PhD in a technology discipline (computer science, computer engineering) or relevant field or have a relevant postgraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering (or related field) along with significant relevant experience. You will have significant relevant experience of delivering research IT solutions along with substantial relevant experience in developing complex user-facing, web-based software systems. Software prototypes in Python and modern web technologies, such as JavaScript and React, is essential. Exposure to contemporary AI methods and Large Language Models (LLMs) are desirable as is a knowledge of the essentials of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, proteomics, or cell biology.

Why choose the CRUK National Biomarker Centre?

We are an internationally leading biomarker centre aligned to the world leading Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), The Biomarker Centre and Manchester Institute are core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.

The National Biomarker Centre is located in the New Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research facility directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk), in South Manchester. Situated on the third floor, the National Biomarker Centre offers world-class research facilities with bespoke, purpose-built suite of laboratories in close proximity to discovery science collaborators and the Christie Hospitals clinical trialists.

Our Centres aim is to discover, develop, validate and qualify biomarkers that support optimised treatment of patients with cancer. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to translational research and biomarker driven clinical trials.

How to apply?

To apply for this position please complete the online application via https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/recruitment/candidate/searchvacancies. Please ensure you detail the names of two referees and ensure you submit your application before the closing date specified.

Please note this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59pm on the closing date specified.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Alex Bogatu

Email: alex.bogatu@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.