Senior Research Software Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Research Software Engineer to join the renowned eScience Lab (esciencelab.org.uk) at the University of Manchester – a team at the forefront of open science, reproducible research, and cutting-edge software infrastructure.

This isn’t just another development role. It’s a chance to shape the future of WorkflowHub (workflowhub.eu), a FAIR-compliant platform that’s transforming how scientific workflows are shared, cited, and reused across disciplines. You’ll grow into a co-leadership position, steering technical direction, engaging with global research communities, and leaving a lasting impact on open science.

This role is an ideal mix of autonomy, the chance to grow and impactful work in a team that is at the forefront of collaborative working. You will be part of a vibrant, diverse and supportive environment.

The eScience Lab is not about short-term projects – it’s about building, maintaining, and growing systems that matter over years. You’ll have the freedom to explore, the responsibility to lead, and the backing of a team that values transparency, sustainability, and innovation.

Please see the Further Particulars to explore what the role entails and what is being sought.

Members of University of Manchester staff get these additional benefits:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Shoaib Sufi

Email: shoaib.sufi@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.