Research Software Engineer

Description:

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