Job Description

Job number

ENG03592

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Earth Science & Engineering

Salary or Salary range

56,652 - 68,005 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

28 Jul 2025

About the role

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FindHeat is large, multi-national, multi-institution research project funded by the European Union. The aim of the project is to deliver a novel, conceptual model-based geothermal exploration workflow via a modular toolkit - the FindHeat platform - that will provide innovative software tools and exploration techniques at significantly lower cost than the current state-of-the-art (see https://findheat.eu/).

What you would be doing

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This Research Software Engineer position (RSE) presents an exciting opportunity to work in a stimulating, collaborative research environment, developing an innovative software tool within a large EU-funded project. The successful applicant will implement new functionality in the RRM code, working collaboratively with researchers in NORMS and across the FindHeat consortium. You will also maintain the existing codebase.



You will join the growing community of RSEs in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. The department has a strong focus on computational geoscience, high-performance computing and cloud computing. You will collaborate with the Department's Computing Team and other RSEs across Imperial College, leveraging expertise in user experience design, cloud computing, devops, quality assurance and testing, software architecture, and automation and scripting. The Computing Team is supported by Imperial College's core Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Research Computer Services (RCS) divisions.

What we are looking for

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Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience with significant exposure to developing software for research in an academic or industrial setting. Research software engineer working closely with researchers on computational projects Experience of UI/UX design and implementation Knowledge of and commitment to software development best practise including issue tracking, testing, documentation, version control, build automation and continuous integration. Advanced skills in CC++ and Python.

What we can offer you

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Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year) Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full time, fixed term contract for up to 24 months



If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Matthew Jackson - m.d.jackson@imperial.ac.uk



Queries regarding the application process should be directed to Katie Rycraft (k.rycraft@imperial.ac.uk).



Full information about the post is available in the job description.



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Closing Date: 28th July 2025

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