Research Software Engineer

Are you an experienced Research Software Engineer with a strong understanding of neuroscience data and real-world data collection environments? Do you want to play a leading technical role in a high-profile interdisciplinary research programme with clear public and educational impact?

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer to support MyPhone/MyBrain, a major four-year research programme funded by the Huo Family Foundation. The project examines relationships between young people's digital engagement, brain development and wellbeing, combining classroom-based EEG data collection, smartphone-derived data, and secure linkage to health and education records through the Connected Bradford infrastructure.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and wider research team, you will take a leading role in the design, development and maintenance of software and data pipelines supporting the project. You will work across the full research software lifecycle, from advising on data collection and quality assurance in school settings through to processing, documentation and longer‑term sustainability of software outputs.

This role combines hands‑on technical development with advisory and coordination responsibilities. You will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, contribute to technical decision‑making, support collaboration with external and international partners, and help shape future funding applications and technical work packages.

• 26 days’ holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing:
  Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development:
  Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self‑development courses including languages, creative writing, wellbeing therapies and much more.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.

If you are looking for a role that combines technical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful engagement with schools and young people, apply today.