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 and LaTeX. The role also involves coordinating with ex...