Research Software Engineer

University of Leeds - School of Psychology

Location:	Leeds
Salary:	£41,064 to £48,822 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	24th February 2026
Closes:	15th March 2026
Job Ref:	MHPSY1148

This role is based at the Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research in Bradford, with hybrid working available.

Are you an experienced Research Software Engineer with a strong understanding of neuroscience data and real-world data collection environments? Do you want to play a leading technical role in a high-profile interdisciplinary research programme with clear public and educational impact?

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer to support MyPhone/MyBrain, a major four-year research programme funded by the Huo Family Foundation. The project examines relationships between young people’s digital engagement, brain development and wellbeing, combining classroom-based EEG data collection, smartphone-derived data, and secure linkage to health and education records through the Connected Bradford infrastructure.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and wider research team, you will take a leading role in the design, development and maintenance of software and data pipelines supporting the project. You will work across the full research software lifecycle, from advising on data collection and quality assurance in school settings through to processing, documentation and longer-term sustainability of software outputs.

This role combines hands-on technical development with advisory and coordination responsibilities. You will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, contribute to technical decision-making, support collaboration with external and international partners, and help shape future funding applications and technical work packages.

What we offer in return

26 days' holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that combines technical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful engagement with schools and young people, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Faisal Mushtaq, Professor in Psychology

Email: f.mushtaq@leeds.ac.uk