Research Software Engineer

This posting is for a full-time (35 hours per week) role, initially funded for up to 24 months.

The University of Glasgow has been a world‑leading institution for more than 575 years, ranked 12th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025. Our people are at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a new Research Software Engineer to join the University’s School of Mathematics & Statistics.

In this role you will make a leading contribution to the creation and delivery of world‑changing research by applying digital and scientific expertise to provide data‑driven solutions for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funded SenseH2O project, a collaboration between the University of Glasgow and the University of Stirling.

The project’s overall aim is to develop a scalable, low‑cost, systems‑based approach for real‑time water quality monitoring by integrating the latest sensor technologies with cyber‑secure communications, data pipelines powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and web‑enabled data visualisation interfaces to deliver a solution that meets the needs of end‑users across the water industry.

The specific aims for this role are the integration of various statistical and AI‑driven modules into a robust analysis pipeline as well as the data visualisation aspect of the SenseH2O project.

Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/197073

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world‑changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

You can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full‑time staff, pension – pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6‑month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

£41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 7)

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