Research Software Engineer

University of Warwick; Warwick-on-Eden; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Research Software Engineer to focus on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. This role involves designing and prototyping innovative approaches for analyzing REF Impact Case Studies while engineering user interfaces suitable for non-technical users. Applicants should have a strong background, ideally at PhD level, in these areas with the ability to deliver high-quality research and potentially publish impactful work.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Strong background in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality research.
• Experience in engineering user interfaces for non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and evaluate novel approaches for REF Impact Case Studies.
• Engineer user interfaces to expose models to non-technical users.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Software Development

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027

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.

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 expose the models to non-technical users.

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.