Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer

School of Mathematical Sciences

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £39,906 to £48,882 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Reference: 0926-25

This 8.5 million‑pound programme, funded by EPSRC, brings together research groups from the Universities of Lancaster, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Manchester and Warwick to develop a world‑leading, diverse and UK‑wide research programme in probabilistic AI. The hub will produce mathematically rigorous, scalable and uncertainty‑aware AI algorithms and will transform the people pipeline for cross‑disciplinary mathematics research in AI.

The position is based at Lancaster University but will involve interaction with researchers across the hub and throughout the UK. It is a fixed‑term role, up to the end of January 2029 (approximately three years).

• Develop software packages implementing new methods in collaboration with hub members.
• Contribute to and support the methodological research of the hub.
• Spend roughly equal time on software development and research support.

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Machine Learning or a related discipline.
• Track record of methodological research relevant to .
• Extensive knowledge of Python, including package development and the academic research software development cycle (deployment, maintenance, user support).
• Demonstrable ability to publish and produce high‑quality academic writing.

Full‑time position, with flexibility for part‑time or other flexible working arrangements. Remote working is particularly well suited to the role. The University welcomes applications from people in all diversity groups.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Prof Paul Fearnhead (). For more details of the hub, see

Apply online through the Lancaster University vacancies portal.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment: UK based unless otherwise specified.