The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Liverpool John Moores University is seeking to appoint a Software Developer / Researcher in Internet-of-Things (IoT) to join an exciting research and development project combining IoT sensors, data science, artificial intelligence, and database/IoT/mobile app development to deliver innovative sustainable transport solutions for the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

The project has already developed an exciting suite of digital assets currently being used by local authorities and citizens in the Liverpool City Region, including a network of IoT sensors, an intelligent dashboard, and an active travel mobile app. Some information about the project and its outputs can be found here, here, and here.

Working with an experienced team, you will help maintain the existing interface connecting IoT sensors with a back-end system to facilitate monitoring sustainable transport. You will also help adding more compatible sensors to an existing visual dashboard by working with the back-end developer. Together with the team, you will work with engineers from the project’s partners to monitor the deployment of sensors in the network.

You will also have the freedom to carry out research and explore new possibilities of utilising IoT sensors, data analytics and operational research to make the system even more useful for users and widen its scalability and commercial attractiveness. If successful, this will help sustaining the team and making this post permanent.

It is expected that you will have strong, demonstrable programming skills in C/C++ and Python (or another scripting language). Demonstrable experience with sending sensor data via wireless connections to a server (preferably a cloud back-end) as well as updating firmware over the air is a must. Some experience of programming on embedded systems and/or single-board computers like Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino is also required. You should also have some experience working with network socket programming and web APIs. Experience communicating with sensor manufacturers and other external partners for sensor configuration/deployment is also desirable.

This R&D project is the extension of the technical strand of a wider Liverpool City Region (LCR) Sustainable Green Travel Corridors project, which supports the economic resurgence of the Liverpool City Region by improving sustainable transport links (such as cycling and walking), removing transport barriers and broadening the travel choices available to LCR visitors and residents.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Trung Thanh Nguyen, email: [email protected]

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Closing date: 10 May 2022

LJMU is committed to achieving equality of opportunity.

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