Postdoc Software Engineer for Neurobiology

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist (Software Engineer) to design and develop novel computational pipelines for data acquisition and analysis. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a related field and possesses excellent programming skills in Python and C++. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, while fostering a collaborative working culture within a world-class research environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

40.5 days holiday per annum

Staff restaurant

Access to Campus nursery and sports facilities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant quantitative discipline.
• Excellent programming skills required, preferably in Python and C++.
• Experience with SQL and high-performance computing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop computational pipelines for data acquisition and analysis.
• Develop standard database structures for neurophysiology data storage.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in C++

Experience with SQL

High-performance computing

Signal processing

Education

Master’s degree in software/electrical/biomedical engineering or a related quantitative discipline

Job description

A leading research institute in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist (Software Engineer) to design and develop novel computational pipelines for data acquisition and analysis. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a related field and possesses excellent programming skills in Python and C++. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, while fostering a collaborative working culture within a world-class research environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.