We are recruiting a Research Systems Developer to support and develop the systems, tools and infrastructure that underpin computational research in the Department of Computer Science.

This is a technically varied and hands-on role. You won’t just maintain systems—you’ll build them, adapt them, and improve them to meet the evolving needs of researchers working in areas such as artificial intelligence, simulation, embedded systems, and high-performance computing.

You’ll join a small, growing team of technical staff who work closely with researchers to understand their requirements and provide practical, maintainable solutions.

Typical tasks will include:

• Writing and maintaining software to automate system configuration and research workflows
• Supporting high-performance and GPU-enabled computing environments
• Integrating a variety of open-source tools
• Developing and maintaining bespoke tools and scripts to support research
• Advising researchers on technical approaches, system use, and good practice

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You’re a developer or systems engineer with a strong interest in software development and supporting research computing. You write clear, reliable code, and enjoy solving technical problems that involve a mixture of software, systems, and user needs.

You’ll need:

• Strong Linux experience, and confidence working in Windows and across a range of environments
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash, C++)
• Familiarity with tools for automation or deployment (e.g. Ansible, Docker)
• An interest in supporting research or scientific computing
• A methodical and collaborative approach to work

You don’t need to tick every box—we’re looking for someone excited by the challenge and eager to grow.

Further information

Across our faculties and departments, more than 160 technical professionals contribute their expertise to the University’s success. From research technicians and instrument specialists to purchasing coordinators and teaching technicians, their roles are as diverse as they are essential.

For an informal discussion relating to this role, please contact Dr Daniel Lou-Hing (delh20@bath.ac.uk)

You can meet some of our outstanding technical staff through a series of short films below. Hear from Nathan and Susanna in the Department of Psychology, James in the Department of Health, and Laura and Josh in the Department of Chemistry, as they share insights into their work. You’ll also hear from leaders across the University on why technical teams are so highly valued.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 27 Aug 2025

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 There will be a £3,000 market supplement for this vacancy.

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This hands-on and practical post is an exciting opportunity to support and enhance world-class research and teaching.  As part of our Technical Services team the successful candidate will work in our bespoke workshops, research labs, teaching facilities, plant rooms and communal facilities (such as greenhouses, fish facility, instrumentation spaces and environment controlled rooms).  

Core tasks will include providing an electrical and mechanical-focused service, where the capacity to fault find and trouble shoot on a wide range of scientific equipment is essential.  

The post holder will also work on the construction and/or modification of specialised items for teaching and research.   They will be competent and confident in the use of a wide range of hand-held workshop tools.  They will also be practiced and skilled in the safe use of larger workshop equipment, including pillar drills, bandsaws, routers lathes and milling machines. Having a strong electrical skill-set is key and PAT in research labs will be a key part of this post. The ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions, is essential to this post, as is a proven capacity to work from in house or manufacturer technical drawings/ instructions.  A self-motivated person who has experience working unsupervised would be an ideal fit.    

The post holder will also have a good working knowledge and awareness of health and safety in a workshop or scientific setting.   

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Candidates with electrical, mechanical and general workshop experience are encouraged to apply.  Significant-experience of working with a wide-range of workshop-based tools and equipment is essential.  Flexibility, great communication, attention to detail and a capacity to problem solve are crucial for this hands-on and active post.  

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 好色tv a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2025

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378