Senior Research Software and Database Developer

Job title:

Senior Research Software and Database Developer

Company

University of Lincoln

Job description

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024The University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint a skilled Developer to join the Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health. This position is externally funded by Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England fund as part of a £10.9 million grant awarded to the University of Lincoln.The role involves leading the development of new or existing software in the areas of rural and coastal health, the management of new software projects, the management of relevant databases and managing the outputs of less experienced developers. As such, the role presents an opportunity to actively participate in research, applying innovative theories the health outcomes of rural, coastal, and remote populations.The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) is the country’s first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health research. LIRCH has been awarded £10.9 million funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund and is in the process of significant expansion. As part of this expansion, the University will recruit to over twenty research positions. A technical and professional services team will also be embedded within the Institute to support the research and develop a financially sustainable research Institute.With this expanded capacity, the Institute will bring together multiple disciplines to produce impactful research helping to tackle the place-based inequalities experienced by rural, coastal, and remote communities. By co-designing and shaping the emerging discipline together with the next generation of researchers and affected communities, LIRCH aims to create the future academic and community leaders of rural and coastal health.In this role you will lead the LIRCH technical team following standard University guidelines and procedures as well as funder regulations. You will work to enable the LIRCH academic and research team to source, generate, and interpret complex, place-based data sets to drive forwards the Institute’s research agenda routed in rural and coastal health.The University welcomes applications from candidates with a desire to further develop their skillset to meet the requirements of this dynamic role. We are interested candidates from a broad range of technical backgrounds, who are passionate about the prospect of working in a research environment focused on exploring the health inequalities faced by rural and coastal communities.If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Professor Mark Gussy, Global Professor in Rural and Coastal Health and Social Care at .Further details:You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.£43,878 per annum

Expected salary

£43878 per year

Location

Lincoln

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:16:09 GMT

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