13059 - EFI Data Visualisation Engineer

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland is seeking a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation. The role involves developing visualisations and working with the EFI research support service. Ideal candidates will possess excellent skills in data analysis, creativity, and the ability to develop software and websites. This is a full-time position, with flexibility for part-time and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in data analysis and visualisation, as well as interaction design.
• Creativity, problem-solving and ability to use initiative.
• Ability to develop software and websites (front- and back-end).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research in data visualisation across the University.
• Develop data visualisations based on technical and conceptual advice.
• Work as a member of the EFI research technology support service.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualisation

Interaction design

Creativity

Problem-solving

Software development

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

CAHSS / Edinburgh Futures Institute

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

Edinburgh Futures Institute is currently seeking to appoint a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations.

The main purpose of this role is to support research in data visualisation across the University through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations. More specifically, the post-holder will work as a member of the EFI research technology support service within the Edinburgh Futures Institute (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)) and will support (in-person and online) the EFI VisLab.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Excellent skills in data analysis and visualisation, as well as interaction design
• Creativity, problem-solving and ability to use initiative
• Ability to develop software and websites (front- and back-end)
• Excellent interpersonal skills