Summary of Role
We would like to appoint an Application Developer to be responsible for the software development of a Greener Trials Toolkit. The Toolkit will be an online, open-access, digital carbon calculator for publicly funded trialists; an accumulating database of emission factors and footprinting results and a user interface providing advice on mitigation strategies for identified hotspots.
The Application Developer will:
1. Develop and implement back-end systems and APIs using C#/.NET.
2. Design and maintain relational database systems (primarily MS-SQL).
3. Assist in developing requirements for web application functionality to be delivered in later project phases
4. Contribute to project and development meetings, project plans and presentations and be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary project team
5. Contribute to wider ICR-CTSU IT programming tasks
The post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment a leading UK CRC and Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit.
Key Requirements
Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent level qualification in computer science, software engineering or equivalent, relevant professional experience and have an understanding of clinical trials and/or carbon footprinting. Strong programming skills, a good understanding of relational databases, the ability to write secure, maintainable and well-documented code are essential, along with analytical and problem solving skills and effective communication.