Deputy Technical Director, Reading e-Science Centre
Employing unit: Department of Meteorology
Start date: as soon as possible
Closing date: 27 August 2012
Interview date: 6 September 2012
Reference number: RS12041
Post type: full-time, fixed-term for 3 years
Pay grade: 7
Payscale: £37,012 to £45,486 per annum
We need an imaginative and talented individual to take a leading role in designing and developing new applications and services based on cutting-edge scientific research and information technology.
You will have a strong background in Information Technology or Computer Science and experience or interest in Environmental Science. You will need to be able to work individually and in small teams and to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
You will have:
- strong skills in Software Engineering
- good written and oral communication skills
- a good Honours Degree in a numerate discipline
- an outgoing and proactive disposition
- an interest in Environmental Science and the wider relevance of the work involved in this post.
This post will offer many opportunities for career development through collaborations with academic partners, industry and government agencies.
Informal contact details
Contact role: Technical Director
Contact name: Dr Jon Blower
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 5213
Contact email: j.d.blower@reading.ac.uk
Alternative contact details
Contact role: Professor, Earth Observation Science
Contact name: Prof. Robert Gurney
Contact phone: +44 (0) 118 378 8741
Contact email: r.j.gurney@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 27 August 2012
To apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.