Sustainable Innovation Lab Software Engineer Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sustainable Innovation Lab at the University of Cambridge is looking for a part-time full-stack software engineer assistant to contribute to innovative research and teaching initiatives. The role focuses on software development for various projects and involves a hybrid working model with attractive benefits, providing a great opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension

36 days including public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in full-stack software development.
• Ability to translate research needs into feasible solutions.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and build full-stack software development to support research.
• Work in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Develop data visualisation tools.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

C++

C

SQL

PHP

Java

HTML

CSS

Data visualisation

Tools

Google Cloud

Amazon Web Services

Job description

The Sustainable Innovation Lab (SIL) at the Centre for Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (CHIA) is seeking a part time (0.8 FTE) full-stack software engineer assistant experienced with both front-end and back-end software development. This is an exciting opportunity to support the research and teaching activities at SIL through various projects and modules.The role is fixed term until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

Sustainable Innovation Lab conducts world-leading research to identify, design, and construct pathways to sustainability in the real world. We develop interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to model sustainable behaviours, developing digital technologies, and providing systemic solutions for facilitating sustainable transitions. We work closely with industry and policymakers to co-create the solutions.

The successful candidate has a fantastic opportunity to support the research at SIL across projects and teaching activities. This is an hybrid working position, with amazing benefits, like a defined benefit pension and 36 days including public holidays (pro-rated if part-time). Part-time options are available to suit your lifestyle.

Ideally the role holder will have experience in:

• Designing and building full-stack software development to support research activities
• Translate research needs into feasible pathways and reusable solutions through fast iterations
• Relevant programming languages, such as JavaScript, Python, C++, C, SQL, PHP, Java, HTML, CSS
• Experience using Cloud services, such as Google and Amazon web services
• Artificial intelligence, such as natural language processing and graph learning
• Develop data visualisation tools
• Working in a cross disciplinary team with economists, computer, environmental, and other scientists

This is a diverse and dynamic role, and the role holder may be asked to undertake other duties as appropriate.

More information about the Centre for Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (CHIA) can be found here: https://www.chia.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquires about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Abby Scott, Centre Coordinator at [e-mail]. If you have any queries on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team on [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Monday 14 July 2025.

Interviews are planned for Monday 28 July 2025, subject to change.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please quote reference GO46447 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£33,482 to £39,355 per annum, pro rata