Research Software Engineer (Hybrid/Remote) – Laue X-ray Diffraction

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK seeks a full-time candidate for an innovative software development role focused on Laue X-ray diffraction analysis. The successful applicant will utilize their expertise in Computer Science or Physics to translate academic research into practical solutions for materials science. The position is fixed-term for 2 years, offering a salary range of £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate research experience required.
• Expertise in algorithm development and numerical methods essential.
• Proficiency in Python/C++ and scientific libraries necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop groundbreaking software for Laue X-ray diffraction analysis.
• Translate academic expertise into scalable solutions for materials science.

Skills

Algorithm development

Numerical methods

High-performance computing

Python

C++

Scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science, or Applied Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

A leading research university in the UK seeks a full-time candidate for an innovative software development role focused on Laue X-ray diffraction analysis. The successful applicant will utilize their expertise in Computer Science or Physics to translate academic research into practical solutions for materials science. The position is fixed-term for 2 years, offering a salary range of £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.