Job Description

Job description

King\'s Digital Lab (KDL) is a Research Software Engineering (RSE) team within King\'s College London Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Our focus is on designing and implementing systems, infrastructure, tools, and processes to produce high-quality digital scholarly outputs. At KDL, we embrace a collaborative and open culture, fostering co-research as new tools and methods emerge.

We are seeking to appoint either a Research Software Engineer or Senior Research Software Engineer.

The Role

As a Research Software Engineer, your main responsibility is to develop high-quality code to support product specifications and requirements in collaboration with research leads and the RSE team. You will have expertise in at least one programming language and proficiency in others, along with a keen interest in software development. Your role involves producing research solutions, from algorithms to web applications, and you may have specialised skills in areas such as machine learning, devops, or web development. An interest in devops would be particularly advantageous, as the role will include significant contributions to the Lab\'s practices in this area. If you are appointed as a Senior Research Software Engineer, you will have advanced expertise and take a leading role in planning and decision-making related to the research solutions KDL produces.

You\'ll have the ability to work independently or as part of large research projects or software engineering teams. A crucial aspect of the role is contributing to e-Research capability within your department, research group, or lab, as well as across the university. Awareness of best practices in software development, digital research methods, and data management is essential.

In addition to your core design and development responsibilities, you will be encouraged to develop a personal research agenda and explore opportunities for external funding and collaboration with academic colleagues.

What we offer

King\'s College London offers a range of benefits ( ), including leave and pension, training and development, support for parents and carers, well-being support, and flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working (typically 20% in-person/80% remote in KDL). With the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines and sectors, you\'ll have the chance to expand your skills and stay up to date with new and emerging technologies.

Additional Information

KDL promotes an inclusive culture and celebrates diversity. We are committed to encouraging appointments from diverse groups, and welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and abilities, supported by flexible and varied working practices to create an inclusive environment for all.

This post will be offered on a full-time, indefinite contract.

\xc2\xa342,405 to \xc2\xa360,221 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.

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