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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Research Software Engineer Division MPLS Department Doctoral Training Centre Location 1-4 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3NP Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 p.a. Hours Full time Contract type Open-ended Reporting to Dr Martin Robinson Vacancy reference 176440 Additional information 3 vacancies available The role The post holder will be a member of the Oxford Research Software Engineering Group, part of the Doctoral Training Centre in the University of Oxford. We work with research groups across the university to create, improve and maintain software used for world-class scientific research and translational projects, and provide consulting and training on best practices in research software development and reproducible research. The post holder will contribute to the delivery and management of software projects based on the current project portfolio of the group and help to develop and deliver training courses and workshops to other researchers within the University. Responsibilities           Work with research colleagues across the university from a broad variety of different research domains, on multiple research software projects within the current portfolio of the Oxford RSE group. Contribute to the management of research projects, scheduling meetings with collaborators with the flexibility to manage your own time between different projects, under the guidance of a Senior Research Software Engineer. Design and implement high quality, reliable and maintainable software that will lead to specific research outcomes and enable the translational impact of existing research. Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles, present papers and posters at conferences/workshops Develop ideas for new collaborative research projects and generate research income, and present detailed proposals to senior group members and project collaborators. Follow and promote research software engineering and reproducible research best practices within the University of Oxford and the wider UK and international research community Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group. Coach other members of the group on specialist methodologies, programming languages and design patterns. Train researchers within the University of Oxford on the effective use of software for research. Develop training material for workshops and courses offered by the Oxford RSE group. Contribute to community activities such as seminars and networking events. Develop skills in many areas of computational research and software development via independent study and training courses Selection criteria Essential selection criteria         Hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) with a significant software development component, and/or equivalent experience of software development in a research environment (e.g., Research MSc and 3 years industry experience in a software engineering role). Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career as a research software engineer Demonstrated ability to design, implement and deploy a complex software engineering project (both individually and as part of a team) Experience in applying software engineering best practices (e.g. issue tracking, code review, testing, documentation and continuous integration). Substantial experience with one programming language used for research (Python and C++ preferred, but also Rust, C, Fortran, Javascript, Java, Julia) and conversant with at least one more. Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire fluent knowledge of new programming languages, libraries, and platforms. Experience structuring large software projects using common software architecture paradigms (e.g. Object-orientated programming). Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with researchers, write for publication and present at meetings. Desirable selection criteria    Experience designing and/or delivering software training courses. Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation Experience in any of the following: databases, front-end web development, machine learning Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) The DTC has been in existence since 2002 and has expanded and developed organically reflecting the priorities within interdisciplinary sciences as defined by the Research Councils to now incorporate several Centres for Doctoral Training, offering 4-year interdisciplinary DPhil degrees to students of outstanding quality and achievement. These are:  BBSRC Interdisciplinary Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (2012)  BBSRC iCASE Studentship Programme (2012)  EPSRC Sustainable Approaches to Biomedical Science Centre for Doctoral Training: Responsible and Reproducible Research (2009)  NERC Environmental Research Doctoral Training Partnership (2014)  Wellcome Trust 4-year Chemistry in Cells Programme (2020)  EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Synthetic Biology (2014 On-course students only)  EPSRC and MRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Imaging (2014 On-course students only)  GSK-Crick Chemical Biology Programme (2017 On-course students only)  Life Sciences Interface Doctoral Training Centre (2002 On-course students only)  Systems Biology Doctoral Training Centre (2007 On-course students only) For all of these, students are based within the Doctoral Training Centre building for the first part of the programme, undertaking taught courses which bridge the gaps in knowledge necessary to become successful research scientists before embarking on the research stage of the course within a host partner department of the University or at one of our collaborative institutions for years 2 - 4 of the course. The DTC is an extremely busy environment, with around 90 students admitted onto the programmes each year and approximately 20 members of academic and administrative staff. For more information please visit: https://www.dtc.ox.ac.uk/ The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. Oxford is widely recognised as one of the world's leading science universities. The disciplines within the MPLS Division regularly appear at the highest levels in world rankings. In the results of the six-yearly UK-wide assessment of university research, REF2014, the MPLS division received the highest overall grade point average (GPA) and the highest GPA for outputs. We received the highest proportion of 4* outputs, and the highest proportion of 4* activity overall. More than 50 per cent of MPLS activity was assessed as world leading. The MPLS Division's 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Our research addresses major societal and technological challenges and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Oxford across the medical sciences, social sciences and humanities, and with other universities, research organisations and industrial partners across the globe in pursuit of innovative research geared to address critical and fundamental scientific questions. MPLS is proud to be the home of some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders working in academe. Our senior researchers have been awarded some of the most significant scientific honours (including Nobel prizes and prestigious titles such as FRS and FR.Eng) and we have a strong tradition of attracting and nurturing the very best early career researchers who regularly secure prestigious fellowships. The Division is also the proud holder of eight Athena Swan Awards (4 Silver and 4 Bronze) illustrating our commitment to ensure good practice and to encourage women in science at all levels in the division. We have around 6,000 students and play a major role in training the next generation of leading scientists. Oxford's international reputation for excellence in teaching is reflected in its position at the top of the major league tables and subject assessments. MPLS academics educate students of high academic merit and potential from all over the world. Through a mixture of lectures, practical work and the distinctive college tutorial system, students develop their ability to solve major mathematical, scientific and engineering problems. MPLS is dedicated to bringing the wonder and potential of science to the attention of audiences far beyond the world of academia. We have a strong commitment to supporting public engagement in science through initiatives including the Oxford Sparks portal (http://www.oxfordsparks.net/) and a large variety of outreach activities; these are crucial activities given so many societal and technological issues demand an understanding of the science that underpins them. We also endeavour to bring the potential of our scientific efforts forward for practical and beneficial application to the real world and our desire is to link our best scientific minds with industry and public policy makers. For more information about the MPLS division, please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for all academic posts and some academic-related posts. The University has adopted an EJRA of 30 September before the 69th birthday for all academic and academic-related staff in posts at grade 8 and above. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at grades 1–7 have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. 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The Oxford Research Software Engineering Group (OxRSE - www.rse.ox.ac.uk) is looking to recruit multiple Research Software Engineers (RSE) to join our team. We work with other research groups across the University of Oxford to create, improve and maintain software used for scientific research and translational projects, as well as providing consulting and training to other researchers on best practices in software development and reproducible research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work as an RSE on a diverse selection of world-leading and impactful projects. Some of our past / current projects include Global.health ( https://global.health): an improved, scalable platform for disease tracking created by an international team of researchers from leading institutions such as Oxford, Harvard and the Boston Children’s hospital; PyBaMM ( www.pybamm.org), a NUMFOCUS sponsored library for solving PDE models of batteries; and LanguageScreen ( languagescreen.com) a key tool for the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) programme and part of the COVID-19 catch up package offered by the Department for Education to primary schools in England. We offer RSEs the potential to advance their career and to make a significant contribution to the development of good software practices at a world-leading university. You will work on a variety of research projects across the University of Oxford, deliver workshops and training in software development best practices, and further develop your own technical and research skills as well as those outside of software development, such as project management and consultancy. We are looking for candidates who hold a doctoral degree (or are close to completion, i.e., thesis submitted) with a significant software development component. We will also consider candidates without a doctoral degree but with equivalent experience of software development in a research environment. You must be able to collaborate effectively with other researchers to design and implement reliable and maintainable software solutions to scientific questions and must be able to rapidly acquire skills in new programming languages, libraries and technologies. Any prior experience working with frontend/backend web development, machine learning, or high performance computing would be desirable, as would any experience designing or delivering training courses. This post is offered as an open-ended position subject to external funding. It is full time, but flexible options will be considered (e.g., part-time, job share). Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. A less experienced candidate may be considered for a junior position to underfill the role at Grade 6 (£34,982-£40,855 p.a.), with a commensurate adjustment in either the essential criteria, responsibilities or duties. Please contact Martin Robinson to discuss this possibility before applying. For further information, please contact Martin Robinson at martin.robinson@dtc.ox.ac.uk .
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