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The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) and the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (GCNU) are looking for two proactive and creative Research Software Engineers to join the Neuroinformatics Unit in a newly established Data Centre. The team will develop software tools needed for research within the two research centres, including imaging, electrophysiology and behavioural control, data processing and archival, as well as analysis tools.
This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and develop the Unit. You will assist in the identification of software requirements within the institutes and within the wider scientific community. You will work with academic and research staff, end-users and industrial partners to design, adapt, implement, document and publish these software systems.
Working alongside our IT team, you will create data management workflows for internal users and for sharing of data with the international research community.
Your work will directly contribute to our efforts to understand how the brain generates flexible, intelligent behaviour. You will also have opportunities to become involved in the research programmes at the two Centres, assisting with and contributing to ongoing research projects.
You will have a collaborative approach to work and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues to deliver successful research outcomes.
You will have significant knowledge of at least one programming language used in research (e.g. Python, Julia, C++, Java, MATLAB, R) and experience of at least one other). Substantial experience and knowledge of software development best practice including testing, documentation and version control is essential.
The post is funded until 31 October 2025 in the first instance.
Informal email enquiries about the post are welcome to Dr Adam Tyson, Head Research Engineer – [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please email the SWC HR Team – [email protected]
Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.