Dear All
We’re looking
for a talented and motivated individual to join our team.
This is an
exciting opportunity to contribute to our work and make a
meaningful impact.
See below and
the IUCr website for details.
Best wishes
Louise
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Systems
Developer (Submission Systems and CIF
Validation)
Location: Chester, UK
Salary:
£42,000–£50,000 depending on experience, plus an excellent
benefits package.
The
International
Union of Crystallography (IUCr) is looking for a Systems Developer
to
support
and enhance the
platforms that underpin its journals and data
validation services.
This role sits
at
the intersection of scientific data, publishing workflows, and
software systems.
You will
contribute to the development and
operation of key services including checkCIF, as well as the
submission and
peer-review
infrastructure used by a global research
community.
You will work
closely with colleagues across editorial, technical and
operational
teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows,
and ensure the
reliable handling of structured scientific data such as CIF.
The role also
involves coordinating with external tools and
services that form part of the wider validation and publishing
ecosystem.
This is a
practical, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys solving
real-world problems, improving systems incrementally,
and working
with a mix of code, data, and users.
What you’ll
be doing
-
Maintaining
and developing the checkCIF validation service -
Supporting
and improving submission and peer-review systems -
Troubleshooting
workflow and file-handling issues -
Working with
structured scientific data (CIF etc.) -
Collaborating
with internal teams and external partners -
Contributing
to system improvements, automation, and reliability
What we’re
looking for
-
Experience
with web-based systems or workflow platforms -
Familiarity
with structured data and validation processes -
Ability to
diagnose and resolve technical issues across systems -
Programming
or scripting experience (e.g. Python, Perl, shell) -
Clear
communication skills and a collaborative approach
This role offers
the opportunity to work on systems that directly support the
integrity and quality of scientific publishing, within a small,
experienced, and supportive team.
The position is
based in central Chester, with an expectation of regular presence
in
the office.
The full job
description may be found on the IUCr website https://www.iucr.org/
under Latest Jobs.
To
apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to
ceo@iucr.org.
Applications
close Sunday 3 May 2026.
Interviews
planned for week beginning 18 May 2026
No agencies please
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Louise Jones
Head of Publishing Operations
IUCr
5 Abbey Square
Chester CH1 2HU
England
E-mail lj@iucr.org
Tel +44 1244 342878
journals.iucr.org
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