Research Software Engineer

About the role

This role is part of a new collaborative research programme between Imperial Global Singapore and the National University of Singapore (NUS) within Singapore’s national PREPARE programme, focused on developing mathematical models to strengthen preparedness for future epidemic threats in Singapore.

The postholder will work with the research team to develop open-source software that aligns with FAIR principles and supports reproducible, maintainable and traceable modelling workflows for adoption by public health agencies.

The position is based at the Imperial Global Singapore office located in the CREATE building on the NUS campus. The postholder will join a vibrant cross-faculty interdisciplinary research environment currently hosting approximately 30 researchers working across 5 major programmes. The postholder

will also have a formal attachment to the Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London. The mission of the Centre is to be an international resource and centre of excellence for research and training in the epidemiological analysis and

modelling of infectious diseases. The Centre has built upon a world-leading research group in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London to undertake applied collaborative work with national and international agencies in support of policy planning and response across a wide range of emerging infectious disease threats and global health challenges.

What you would be doing

Working closely with the wider research team on the project, you will lead the research software development focusing on three areas: developing a pipeline for the synthesis of mathematical models from the published literature, drawing on recent advances in AI to support the identification, extraction and structured comparison of modelling approaches; supporting the team to develop modelling

software, with an emphasis on reproducibility, documentation, maintainability and traceability; working with staff at the Communicable Diseases Agency to integrate the modelling software with existing data pipelines and analytical workflows. You will also have the opportunity to undertake collaborative

research on methods to strengthen software reliability and robustness.

What we are looking for

• Bachelors/Masters degree with a strong quantitative component (computer science, mathematics, software engineering or equivalent)
• Practical experience with software development in a research or related environment
• Strong programming and collaborative working skills, including experience with R, Python, C++ and GitHub for version control.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of staff you will be entitled to leisure facilities within the CREATE building.
• Opportunity to travel to Imperial in London or conferences
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 21 days plus extra closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture.

Further Information

This role is full time and fixed term for 18 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Professor Azra Ghani at a.ghani@imperial.ac.uk.

Questions about the recruitment process, should go to the HR at Imperial Global Singapore hrigsingapore@imperial.ac.uk.

To apply, please attach a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and how your expertise fits with the job description, and a CV including the names and contact details for two referees who can provide letters of recommendation.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

About Imperial Global Singapore

Welcome to Imperial Global Singapore, Imperial College London’s formal research and innovation entity in Singapore. Imperial is a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Imperial Global Singapore is based at the National Research Foundations

Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) located on the campus of the National University of Singapore. You will join a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment undertaking research spanning engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and four global hubs.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial Global Singapore.

Our culture

Imperial Global Singapore is committed to Imperial’s equality and diversity frameworks. We

work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

All employees are expected to follow Imperial Global Singapore policies and regulations including but not limited to Confidentiality, Health and Safety, Data Protection, the regulations of CREATE Tower and of Singapore. Imperial Global Singapore observes the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion

decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published.