Research Software Engineer

University of Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a Research Software Engineer in Coventry. The successful candidate will work on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing projects, designing novel approaches and engineering user interfaces for non-technical users. This position allows for flexible working options, including part-time arrangements. A strong background with a PhD in related fields is ideal, promising an opportunity to contribute to impactful research and publications.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
• Ability to develop high-quality research outputs.
• Competence to create simple user interfaces for non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate novel approaches for analysis.
• Engineer user interfaces that expose models to users.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

User Interface Development

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer to work in the area of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to design, prototype and evaluate novel approaches for the analysis of REF Impact Case Studies and to engineer simple user interfaces that exposes the models to non-technical users.

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You

You will have a strong background in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing, ideally at PhD level, with the ability to develop and deliver high-quality research and simple user interface, with the potential to publish high quality work in the relevant research area.