"Software Engineer/Full Stack Developer"

Newcastle University - School of Computing

Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:	£35,608 to £37,694 with progression to £46,049 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	16th February 2026
Closes:	15th March 2026
Job Ref:	29104

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We are seeking an experienced software developer to transform validated research algorithms into robust, production-ready clinical software. You'll build scalable, user-friendly tools that integrate into clinical workflows, working closely with neurologists, researchers, and NHS epilepsy centers.

The Impact

Join us in delivering AI technology that will enable life-changing surgery for people with epilepsy.

We are translating 14 years of clinical research into deployment-ready software that detects brain abnormalities invisible to radiologists in "MRI-negative" epilepsy. When these abnormalities are properly identified, surgical success rates can improve to 80%. Your work will directly impact patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy who need accurate diagnosis to access treatment.

This is funded translational research, with a clear pathway toward medical device approval and clinical deployment across NHS epilepsy centers.

The Environment

You'll join the Computational Neurology, Neuroscience and Psychiatry (CNNP) Lab (www.cnnp-lab.com), supported by over £4m in recent funding. The lab has expertise across statistical, machine-learning, and neuroimaging methods, with access to data from over 500 individuals with epilepsy and established relationships with major UK epilepsy centers.

Based in the School of Computing at Newcastle Helix (www.newcastlehelix.com), you'll work in state-of-the-art facilities in Newcastle city centre. Extensive mentoring, training and professional development opportunities available, plus collaboration with Research Software Engineering teams and clinical partners around the world.

Further information: www.cnnp-lab.com

Informal enquiries: peter.taylor@newcastle.ac.uk

To apply please upload your CV along with cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences aligns to the person specification as outlined within job description.