"Urban Observatory Software Engineer"

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.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful urban research that informs policy and improves lives. You'll be part of a vibrant academic community, with access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work on diverse, real-world challenges.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer and researcher to join our interdisciplinary Urban Observatory team. This role is central to supporting a range of cutting-edge research projects that leverage urban data to understand and improve city life. You will work closely with researchers, data scientists, and external partners to develop and maintain robust software systems that underpin our data infrastructure and user-facing applications.

To find out more, please contact Philip James (Professor of Data Science) at philip.james@newcastle.ac.uk.

This role is fixed-term for a period of 12 months.