A Research Software Engineer position is available within the £10 M Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The post holder will support LRC¿s Theme 2 (Experimental Materials Design) and Theme 3 (Intelligent Automation) and will work closely with a team of scientists, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students in a multidisciplinary environment. Day-to-day activities will include talking to researchers to harvest data requirements and working on the improvement of programs to increase overall reliability.
You should have a Bachelor¿s or Graduate degree in computer science, engineering, mechatronics or robotics or an equivalent combination of a relevant degree and experience. Proficiency in software development using Java, C++ or Python and advanced-level user skills in Unix-based operating systems are essential criteria for the post. You should also enjoy the practical application of your knowledge to operating robots in challenging real-world environments and the interdisciplinary nature of robotic materials discovery.
The post is available for 2 years.
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