Job Description

We are seeking two Software Engineers to join the Computational Health Informatics (CHI) Lab at the Department of Engineering Science, based at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering in Headington. The post is funded by NIHR Oxford BRC and is fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance.

About The Role

The ideal candidates will have experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating healthcare interventions, with an interest in mobile app development. Those appointed will be responsible for the development and maintenance of remote monitoring systems including wearable devices, the integration of new wearable devices into the existing remoting monitoring system, and the integration of algorithms for automatic analysis of data received at the backend.

About You

You should hold a MSC degree in a relevant field, and have experience of web development, SQL or NoSQL database management systems, and working with JAVA (or Kotlin) for native Android development. Candidates should also have knowledge of software testing processes, and software version control (preferably Git) and be comfortable working in Windows Server back-end environments.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor David Clifton (email: david.clifton@eng.ox.ac.uk).

For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/.

Only online applications received before midday on

1 September 2025

can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.