Question 1

What are the key qualifications for this Senior Research Software Engineer role?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must hold a PhD/DPhil with significant software development component or equivalent (e.g., Research MSc + 3 years industry software engineering ). Required: experienced full-stack developer with research software integration knowledge including front-end UI design, data management, and performance testing. Advantage: image processing libraries , audiovisual data, humanities schemas. See academic CV guide .

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities in the Visual Geometry Group?

Accepted Answer

Create deployment template for Visual AI project’s multimodal search software on cloud-based infrastructure , targeting cultural heritage and media sectors. Work independently with non-technical users in Research Software Engineer team . Funded by EPSRC , part-time 0.50 FTE to 28 Feb 2027. Explore research role tips .

Question 3

How to apply for this University of Oxford job?

Accepted Answer

Submit online application before midday 25 May 2026 : covering letter/supporting statement, CV, two referees. Only online apps considered. Contact giles.bergel@eng.ox.ac.uk for inquiries. Dept info: eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ . Use research application advice .

Question 4

Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

Accepted Answer

Not mentioned in posting. UK jobs often require right to work; check UKVI rules. Oxford supports global talent visa for research roles. Review talent attraction strategies and Oxford's work-with-us page for details.

Question 5

What research areas does this role support?

Accepted Answer

Computer vision , multimodal learning , software development , cloud computing , digital humanities . Focus on Visual AI multimodal search for cultural heritage/media. Advantage in image processing , audiovisual data. Related: CV for research software roles .

Question 6

What is the employment type and duration?

Accepted Answer

Part-time 0.50 FTE , fixed-term to 28 Feb 2027, funded by EPSRC. Embedded in Visual Geometry Group’s Research Software Engineer team. See part-time higher ed jobs .

Senior Research Software Engineer

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