Research Software Engineers (All Levels) - Generative Biology Institute

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking Research Software Engineers to support the design, development, and optimization of software systems for biological and biomedical research. This role bridges scientific inquiry and advanced computing, enabling GBI researchers to harness complex data analysis workflows. EIT has a strong focus on innovation, resilience, and collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for creative risk-taking and high-performance work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Engineering, or a related field (PhD desirable)
• 3+ years (5+ years at the senior level) of professional experience in software engineering, preferably in a scientific or research environment.
• Experience working with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, CWL, or WDL).
• Familiarity with parallel and distributed computing frameworks and techniques (MPI, CUDA, OpenMP, etc).
• Proficiency in one or more key programming languages (e.g., Python, Julia, C/C++, Java, or Rust).
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing, and containerization.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme