Open-Source JavaScript Programmer (Fixed-term)
Applications are invited for the above post based at the University of Nottingham, to help with the development of the open-source behavioural and neuroscience software package, PsychoPy (https://www.psychopy.org/).
You will be a talented JavaScript (or Typescript) Developer, with a passion for open-source programming and, preferably, with experience in graphics/games libraries like Pixi.js or WebGL. Your principal work will be to maintain and extend the PsychoJS library (https://github.com/psychopy/psychojs), in support of PsychoPy experiments running in a web environment.
You will have experience of open source software development methods and either a background in computer science or a background in experimental psychology. You will have good communication skills to work with users and other developers. You will have the ability to organise your time effectively and understand the technical and scientific requirements of users.
At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter, showing how they meet the job criteria and desirable characteristics described above.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 1 year initially. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week, however
job share arrangements may be considered.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jon Peirce, email: jonathan.peirce@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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