United Kingdom
Senior Python Developer for Computer Vision
Salary
£50,067 - £59,396 per annum
Closing date
Nov 27, 2026 12:00PM
Description
This is a re-advertisement of vacancy 179305. Previous applicants need not applyAbout the role
We are seeking a full-time Senior Developer in Computer Vision to join the Control Group at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford. The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed term to 31 January 2028.
The project will focus on scaling-up development and long-term sustainabilty for our computer vision software for quantitative microscopy, Deep Learning for Time-lapse Analysis (DeLTA). You will be responsible for implementing a graphical user interface, extending software and model testing, and contributing to long-term software maintenance for robust distribution of our research software. Additionally, you will explore routes for commercialising certain features of DeLTA and other image analysis solutions, potentially resulting in a spin-off company.
About you
You should possess expertise in Python and experience in software management and release. Optionally, you will also have experience in computer vision applications and quantitative microscopy. Finally, you will possess excellent communication skills for a highly interdisciplinary environment.
What we offer
At the University of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:
- Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
- Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.
- Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
- Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
- University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
- Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
- Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a full time fixed-term post, available until 31st January 2028.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 27 November 2025.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jean-Baptiste Lugagne: jean-baptiste.lugagne@eng.ox.ac.uk
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
Contact name
Dr Jean-Baptiste Lugagne
Contact email
jean-baptiste.lugagne@eng.ox.ac.uk
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