About the job

The Biomedical Data Intelligence Hub at the University of Edinburgh is seeking a Research Software Engineer to support its cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to quantitative biology and biomedicine. This full-time, fixed-term role for 24 months involves developing, deploying, and maintaining software stacks for a wide range of biomedical projects involving cellular, genomic, imaging, neural, healthcare, and structural data. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of data scientists and doctoral students in the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical AI, leveraging state-of-the-art computing resources including a new GPU server. Key responsibilities include algorithm implementation, software optimization, and technical mentorship. Ideal applicants will have a degree in a quantitative subject (such as Computer Science or Statistics), strong programming skills, experience in research software development, and a passion for clean, collaborative coding. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of informatics, biology, and healthcare in one of the world’s leading AI research environments, with access to professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support for international applicants including visa sponsorship.