Technical Specialist – Research Web Developer/Programmer Ref 10363
School/department: School of Psychology – Technical Services
Hours: 37.5 full-time, and job shares will be considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE
Core working hours are 8:30am – 5pm, with expectation to work flexibly depending on business need and be on call in case of emergencies or call outs.
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 10363
Salary: starting at £36,333 to £43,155 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 03 April 2023
Closing date: 18 April 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be Confirmed
Expected start date: ASAP
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Research Web Developer/Programmer to contribute to the advancement of psychology research. The main responsibilities of this role include creating and maintaining web and mobile software projects using a variety of technologies, providing consulting on software practices and design, collaborating with research staff to improve existing software, and providing training and mentorship to research staff on software development.
As a Research Web Developer/Programmer, you will be responsible for creating web and mobile applications that support the research efforts of various psychology research groups. You will work closely with research staff to understand their requirements and develop software solutions that are robust, maintainable, and effective. Additionally, you will provide consulting on software practices, design, and architecture to research groups to help them improve the quality of their software projects.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong experience in web development and programming, and/or in the programming of psychology experiments. They should also have experience working with research groups and a deep understanding of software development project management. Additionally, the ability to rapidly learn new research contexts and the ability to train and communicate effectively with research staff are key skills for this role.
This role offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for a Research Web Developer/Programmer to contribute to psychology research and gain experience in
a research-oriented environment. If you are a highly motivated, experienced, and hard-working individual, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.
Please contact James Alvarez j.alvarez@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
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