Research Software Engineer

Society of Research Software Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Research Software Engineering is seeking a Research Software Engineer for its new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit. This role is crucial for developing data engineering solutions and impactful applications in healthcare, particularly within oncology, to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering for healthcare.
• Understanding of longitudinal and anonymized datasets.
• Skills in developing data-driven applications.

Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery of commercial partnerships.
• Curate and manage research datasets, especially in oncology.
• Develop applications to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data engineering

Predictive analytics

Technical delivery

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Our new Clinical Data Science and Engineering Unit will be the vital engine room for curating, sharing and utilising our data for novel purposes outside of the routine operations of hospital. It will work collaboratively with the Trust’s core digital and data functions, performance and analytics, clinical and operational staff, academics and commercial partners to discover new insights and develop data-driven applications. It will also play a key role in managing the safe, secure and efficient deployment of such solutions – from predictive analytics to medical device-grade decision support tools – in line with policies and processes that it takes the lead in designing.

The Research Software Engineer is a key role in this new unit, contributing to the delivery of advanced data engineering solutions to manage large volumes of data effectively. The role has a particular focus on supporting the technical delivery and implementation of key commercial partnerships, curating viable, deep, longitudinal and anonymised research datasets, with an initial focus on oncology. In doing so, you will support the generation of new insights and cutting-edge applications that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency and service transformation.

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