Hours per week: 37
Project Title: Building FAIR data tools for Science
Duration: 36 Months
Flexible Options: Although full-time hours are available, applications from those interested in working part-time hours are also welcomed. If suitable applications are received, this post could be filled on a job-share basis.
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Job
The post holder will be working on the Grassroots project as part of the cross-institute Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) programme funded by the BBSRC. This role involves maintaining and developing existing tools along with developing new ones. A key part of this role is the further development of the user portal for the various Grassroots services, especially the field trials service. This is also accessible through a mobile app, which the post holder will further enhance and develop. Alongside these, the post holder will also lead the administration of the DSW data portal and the iRODS-based data repository where the datasets and their metadata are stored. Key Relationships
Internal: Group leaders at EI, EI’s Director and Senior Management Team, EI’s Science Faculty groups, other internal data infrastructure teams, NBRI, and communications and training teams. External: DSW collaborators and work package leads, collaborators on other projects, visitors to EI. Main Activities & Responsibilities
50%
Further develop and enhance the user-facing Grassroots web portal by working closely with partners and users of DSW to identify useful additional features for the visualisation and analysis of wheat data within the wheat community at large. 20%
Administer the DSW data portal and Grassroots servers. 10%
Liaise with both internal and external collaborators on how to share data and services in a FAIR way. 10%
Further develop the Grassroots mobile app. 5%
Write documentation for both users and administrators of Grassroots and contribute to scientific papers. 5%
As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. Person Profile
Education & Qualifications
Requirement: Degree in biology, computing science, maths or related discipline or strong evidence of previous experience of software development (Essential). Desirable: PhD in bioinformatics, computing science or similar. Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Essential: Experience of working on Linux, Unix or similar; Programming in Python, C, Flutter or similar; Understanding of the importance of FAIR data and metadata; Experience of developing web server-client applications. Desirable: Experience in Django; Web-based front-end development using Javascript, HTML, CSS; Administering data repositories using software such as iRODS; Experience in open source software engineering and associated tools such as version control, testing, etc. Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem-solving skills; Desire to collaborate with other teams and organisations; Good communication skills, both written and verbal; Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team. Desirable: Experience with communication and software project management tools such as Discord, Trello, etc. Additional Requirements
Essential: Attention to detail; Promotes equality and values diversity; Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute; Able to present a positive image of self and the Institute; Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required; Ability to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and/or seminars. Who We Are
About the Earlham Institute The Earlham Institute is a hub of life science research, training, and innovation focused on understanding the natural world through the lens of genomics. We are building a future where the biology of any organism can be understood by analysing its genome. Our mission is to decode the scale and complexity of living systems so we can understand, benefit from, and protect life on Earth. The Earlham Institute is based on the Norwich Research Park and is one of eight institutes that receive strategic funding from the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC). Our Science Earlham Institute scientists specialise in developing and testing the latest tools and approaches needed to decode living systems and make predictions about biology. Our Culture The Earlham Institute champions 'team science'. Our collegiate and innovative research environment comes with significant support, including a commitment to your professional development, research and administrative assistance, and opportunities to build collaborations with scientists and industry on the Norwich Research Park, across the UK, and internationally. The Institute is also home to talented technical and operational staff, whose invaluable contributions enable our science to have the maximum impact. We aim to recognise, reward, and develop all staff and students so that every individual feels able to achieve their best with us. We work hard to nurture an engaged and positive workplace, centred on core values that include openness, technical excellence, and collaboration. Research Software Engineer
Applications are invited for a Research Software Engineer to join the Research Faculty at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background: The Research Software Engineer will work on the Grassroots web server infrastructure and will develop skills in building tools and services for making access to a wide variety of the scientific data generated within the DSW programme in a FAIR way. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a project that is a major part of DSW. The collaboration with people at the Earlham Institute, across the Norwich Research Park and with the wider community is a really important and exciting part of this project. The role: The post holder will be working on the Grassroots project as part of the cross-institute Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) programme funded by the BBSRC. This role involves maintaining and developing existing tools along with developing new ones. A key part of this role is the further development of the user portal for the various Grassroots services, especially the field trials service. This is also accessible through a mobile app, which the post holder will further enhance and develop. Alongside these, the post holder will also lead the administration of the DSW data portal and the iRODS-based data repository where the datasets and their metadata are stored. The ideal candidate: Candidates should have a Degree in biology, computing science, maths or related discipline or strong evidence of previous experience of software development. Experience of working on Linux, Unix or similar and experience with Programming is essential. Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently are also required. Additional information: Salary on appointment will be within the range £36,000 to £44,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is contracted until the end of March 2028 and we welcome applications from candidates seeking job-share, part-time or other flexible working arrangements. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The closing date for applications will be 29 January 2025.
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Main Purpose of the Job
The post holder will be working on the Grassroots project as part of the cross-institute Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) programme funded by the BBSRC. This role involves maintaining and developing existing tools along with developing new ones. A key part of this role is the further development of the user portal for the various Grassroots services, especially the field trials service. This is also accessible through a mobile app, which the post holder will further enhance and develop. Alongside these, the post holder will also lead the administration of the DSW data portal and the iRODS-based data repository where the datasets and their metadata are stored. Key Relationships
Internal: Group leaders at EI, EI’s Director and Senior Management Team, EI’s Science Faculty groups, other internal data infrastructure teams, NBRI, and communications and training teams. External: DSW collaborators and work package leads, collaborators on other projects, visitors to EI. Main Activities & Responsibilities
50%
Further develop and enhance the user-facing Grassroots web portal by working closely with partners and users of DSW to identify useful additional features for the visualisation and analysis of wheat data within the wheat community at large. 20%
Administer the DSW data portal and Grassroots servers. 10%
Liaise with both internal and external collaborators on how to share data and services in a FAIR way. 10%
Further develop the Grassroots mobile app. 5%
Write documentation for both users and administrators of Grassroots and contribute to scientific papers. 5%
As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. Person Profile
Education & Qualifications
Requirement: Degree in biology, computing science, maths or related discipline or strong evidence of previous experience of software development (Essential). Desirable: PhD in bioinformatics, computing science or similar. Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Essential: Experience of working on Linux, Unix or similar; Programming in Python, C, Flutter or similar; Understanding of the importance of FAIR data and metadata; Experience of developing web server-client applications. Desirable: Experience in Django; Web-based front-end development using Javascript, HTML, CSS; Administering data repositories using software such as iRODS; Experience in open source software engineering and associated tools such as version control, testing, etc. Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem-solving skills; Desire to collaborate with other teams and organisations; Good communication skills, both written and verbal; Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team. Desirable: Experience with communication and software project management tools such as Discord, Trello, etc. Additional Requirements
Essential: Attention to detail; Promotes equality and values diversity; Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute; Able to present a positive image of self and the Institute; Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required; Ability to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and/or seminars. Who We Are
About the Earlham Institute The Earlham Institute is a hub of life science research, training, and innovation focused on understanding the natural world through the lens of genomics. We are building a future where the biology of any organism can be understood by analysing its genome. Our mission is to decode the scale and complexity of living systems so we can understand, benefit from, and protect life on Earth. The Earlham Institute is based on the Norwich Research Park and is one of eight institutes that receive strategic funding from the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC). Our Science Earlham Institute scientists specialise in developing and testing the latest tools and approaches needed to decode living systems and make predictions about biology. Our Culture The Earlham Institute champions 'team science'. Our collegiate and innovative research environment comes with significant support, including a commitment to your professional development, research and administrative assistance, and opportunities to build collaborations with scientists and industry on the Norwich Research Park, across the UK, and internationally. The Institute is also home to talented technical and operational staff, whose invaluable contributions enable our science to have the maximum impact. We aim to recognise, reward, and develop all staff and students so that every individual feels able to achieve their best with us. We work hard to nurture an engaged and positive workplace, centred on core values that include openness, technical excellence, and collaboration. Research Software Engineer
Applications are invited for a Research Software Engineer to join the Research Faculty at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background: The Research Software Engineer will work on the Grassroots web server infrastructure and will develop skills in building tools and services for making access to a wide variety of the scientific data generated within the DSW programme in a FAIR way. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a project that is a major part of DSW. The collaboration with people at the Earlham Institute, across the Norwich Research Park and with the wider community is a really important and exciting part of this project. The role: The post holder will be working on the Grassroots project as part of the cross-institute Delivering Sustainable Wheat (DSW) programme funded by the BBSRC. This role involves maintaining and developing existing tools along with developing new ones. A key part of this role is the further development of the user portal for the various Grassroots services, especially the field trials service. This is also accessible through a mobile app, which the post holder will further enhance and develop. Alongside these, the post holder will also lead the administration of the DSW data portal and the iRODS-based data repository where the datasets and their metadata are stored. The ideal candidate: Candidates should have a Degree in biology, computing science, maths or related discipline or strong evidence of previous experience of software development. Experience of working on Linux, Unix or similar and experience with Programming is essential. Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently are also required. Additional information: Salary on appointment will be within the range £36,000 to £44,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is contracted until the end of March 2028 and we welcome applications from candidates seeking job-share, part-time or other flexible working arrangements. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The closing date for applications will be 29 January 2025.
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