Senior Computational Research Engineer

Job Title: Senior Computational Research Engineer

Details of the role: Permanent, full-time position. Working pattern: Monday - Friday.

Salary: From £49,130

Application closing date: 28/02/:59GMT

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe's largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We've removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining the lab's scientific software ecosystem. You will work both independently and collaboratively to design and optimize reusable computational pipelines and software development workflows, ensuring their long-term maintainability. Collaboration with other lab members will be a significant part of the role, including teaching and training in good software development practices, conducting code reviews, and providing day-to-day coding support. At the same time, you will independently drive the development of robust, scalable, and reusable software solutions, contributing to the lab's scientific and operational success through both individual initiative and teamwork.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Computational Research Engineer at the Crick, you will:

• Providing technical expertise and input for the development, refinement and troubleshooting of relevant or novel computational methodologies.
• Implement, benchmark, evaluate and apply existing and novel numerical methods to build bespoke analysis and modelling pipelines.
• Help to develop others by mentoring and sharing expertise and experience.
• Help to develop and implement group project management and reporting procedures.
• Continue professional development through maintaining awareness of developments in the wider research communities.

About you

You will bring

• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Julia, or similar.
• Substantial programming experience with a proven ability to develop scripts and applications adhering to established software development standards, including version control and testing.
• Experience in mentoring, teaching or training others.
• Experience with high-performance computing environments and managing large-scale computational tasks (e.g., SLURM).
• A commitment to reproducible research and open science principles.

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About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick's mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We're not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We're highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email:

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What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK

Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

Health & Well-being:

24/7 GP consultation services.

Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

Work-Life Balance:

Back-up care for dependents.

Childcare support allowance.

Annual leave purchase options.

Perks:

Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.

Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.