Research Assistant in Compilers and Debugging Infrastructure

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time researcher to enhance debugging capabilities in modern compiler toolchains. You will work closely with a Principal Investigator in a collaborative research environment. Candidates should have a strong understanding of compiler technology and excellent software development skills, including experience with C/C++. This position is funded for 9 months with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of compiler toolchains and related technology.
• Good working knowledge of debugging technology.
• Experience in relevant research areas (programming languages, systems, software engineering or similar).
• Excellent software development skills including C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the investigation and development of techniques for debugging.
• Work closely with researchers and engineers on collaborative projects.

Skills

Understanding of compiler toolchains

Working knowledge of debugging technology

Experience in programming languages

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Software development skills including C and C++

Ability to work independently

Deep knowledge of debugging technology

Experience in collaborative research

Industrial experience of collaborative software development

Job description

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Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Engineering Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 3 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About Us

The Department of Informatics is a vibrant research environment covering a wide spectrum of computer science and adjoining topics.

Research in the department is investigating ways to improve the debugging capabilities of modern compiler toolchains. This role will contribute to the investigation and development of novel techniques for these, in the context of modern production toolchains such as LLVM.

About The Role

Research in the department is investigating ways to improve the debugging, introspection and crash triage capabilities of modern compiler toolchains and native code runtimes. This role will contribute to the investigation and development of novel techniques for these in the context of modern production toolchains such as LLVM. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr Stephen Kell. Funding for the project comes from DARPA's EBOSS programme via a contract with Galois, Inc, and the work involves collaborative element with Galois researchers and engineers.

This post is funded for 9 months in the first instance, with extensions a likely possibility.

This is a part-time post (0.4 FTE, 14 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 7th June 2026.

About You

• Strong understanding of compiler toolchains and related technology
• Good working knowledge of debugging technology
• Experience in relevant research areas (programming languages, systems, software engineering or similar)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent software development skills including C and C++
• Ability to work independently
• Deep knowledge of debugging technology
• Experience in collaborative research
• Industrial experience of collaborative software development

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

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We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary:£41,130 - £43,249 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Job ID:120845

Close Date:03-Aug-2025

Contact Person:Matthias Gilles

Contact Details:[e-mail]