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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering (ESE) is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Senior Research Software Engineer to drive the transformation of our computational and data science research capabilities, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to propel our research excellence. As a key player in our department’s pursuit of innovation, you will harness the power of high-performance computing, cloud computing, and software engineering to optimise our internal HPC cluster, streamline operations, and foster a culture of collaboration and technological advancement.

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

As Senior Research Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of computational and data science-based research and teaching within the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. You will contribute to the definition and implementation of software engineering practices, design techniques for deploying and monitoring software systems, and help maintain and improve code bases. You will work closely with researchers, academics, and IT specialists to identify opportunities for innovation, develop and deliver training and resources, and promote standard methodologies across the research community.
You will be responsible for a range of activities including project management, software engineering, high-performance computing, security, and collaboration with Imperial College ICT’s RCS, as well as supporting senior colleagues and engaging with stakeholders. This will involve employing best practices in software development, maintaining knowledge of technical developments, and promoting standard methodologies across the research community.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects, form new collaborations, and improve the quality of service, ultimately driving the department’s mission forward. You will also be expected to promote the activities of RSE through publishing code, contributing to journal articles, and giving presentations, as well as developing and delivering training and resources to improve the quality of software across the research community.