The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind. CEH has an annual turnover of £35 million, and employs staff across four sites; the headquarters is at Wallingford with further sites at Bangor, Edinburgh and Lancaster
About the role
We offer a prestigious Research Associate training programme to develop skilled UK/EU scientists for the future of European environmental research. Within this 3 year training programme we are offering an exciting opportunity for a web developer to be at the heart of the delivery of CEH’s environmental data, working on a range of projects.
You will develop interactive tools for the visualisation of environmental information, within internal and externally funded projects. You will contribute to the development of reusable components within CEH’s Environmental Information Platform to deliver CEH data through a range of applications and interact with end-users, from CEH scientists to European water resource managers, to discuss and identify requirements.
About you
You will have a good degree in a numerate subject, preferably a Masters, with significant computing content. You will have demonstrable experience in JavaScript for interactive user interface (UI) development, backed up by examples of significant outputs. You will have experience of leading engagement with end-users to gather and develop requirements for UIs. You will also have good communication skills and be able to interact with technical and non-technical audiences to convey complex information.
Eligibility to apply
To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.
Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Service; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc236789_6818.aspx please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC236789.
Closing Date: 21st November 2016
Interview Date: 6th December 2016
