Faculty of Natural Sciences
School of Computing and Mathematics
SOFTWARE/WEB DEVELOPER
(Part of a HEFCE Funded Project for Learning Analytics)
Fixed Term for 12 months
Grade 7 Starting salary £32,004
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £134 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at
http://www.keele.ac.uk
.
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Computing and Mathematics. The Software/Web Developer will form part of a team of contributors on a HEFCE funded project entitled “Learner Centred Design for Learning Analytics”. The project team includes colleagues from several faculties at Keele and a wide range of professional services. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to commence in post as soon as possible preferably April/May.
This principally technical role will require close liaison with Student Ambassadors, students, academics, learning technologists, a graphic design company and other external partners. In collaboration with the project’s Principal Investigator, the Software/Web Developer will be responsible for in identifying appropriate technologies and methods for developing a Learning Analytics Visualisation Tool and then co-designing and implementing the Tool, following a User Centred Design process.
This role would suit candidates from a range of different backgrounds including:
•Learning Technologists with a development/data analytics background
•Computer science/I.T. graduates with an interest in design and development
•Web developers/designers with an interest in User Experience
•Postdocs/researchers/academics who are interested in Learning Analytics/Data Science/User Experience.
The successful candidate will possess a degree in a relevant computing subject or have equivalent relevant experience. Experience of programming in languages such as Python, PHP, SQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML and CSS, an understanding of on-line/virtual learning environments and experience of working with users to create applications and/or websites are essential.
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from women for this role.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Ed de Quincey, The Principal Investigator for the project (
e.de.quincey@keele.ac.uk
)
For full post details please visit:
www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
Closing date for applications: 27th March 2017
Post reference: KU00000433
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