Research Associate (Mobile App Developer)
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Expanding Horizons (EH) is a leading social care service provider for adults with mental health issues, learning disabilities and other complex needs in both residential and supported living settings. In recent years, EH has faced significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for target-oriented personalised care that facilitates independent living and seamless integration with the community. Current administrative processes, particularly logging, analysing and reporting the client’s care journey are manual and time consuming, leading to inefficiencies, delayed interventions, and reactive decision-making.
Addressing this challenge, in collaboration with EH, Cardiff Met’s Centre for Industry 4.0 and Blockchain Research (CI4BR) in Cardiff School of Technologies aims to develop a patient-centric mobile application that streamlines the care management process. The research purpose of this role is to implement an AI-driven analytical platform ‘THRIVE’ through which EH staff can monitor and predict the client’s journey.
You’ll contribute by:
Undertaking evaluation of EH's existing data management, database and governance framework with support of Academic supervisor against agreed objectives.
Conducting extensive user (service user and managers) data collection requirement analysis.
Designing and developing the mobile app under the supervision of the Academic supervisor in collaboration with EH and using Google Firebase studio.
Designing and developing a cloud database to ingest historical data and app derived data and design and develop a dashboard for monitoring and analysis purposes under supervision of academic supervisor.
What you’ll bring
Knowledge of user requirements analysis, programming efficiency in Python and working experience with generative AI, will enable you to design and develop the mobile app.
Your knowledge and understanding of working within an academic environment on applied research projects will enable you to work in an outcome focused environment where performance against targets is essential, while working effectively as part of a team and with a variety of stakeholders
Additionally, you’ll have
A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in computer science or related subject.
Knowledge of multidimensional and longitudinal datasets
Proficiency in database development.
Ability to develop a dashboard.
Proven organisational, time management and administrative skills.
Proven effective presentation and communication skills and an ability to interpret complex procedural guidelines and explain them to non-experts.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Dr Imtiaz Khan on IKhan@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Further details:
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
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Job Details
School/Unit
School of Technologies
Location
Llandaff Campus
Salary
£29,179 to £34,132 per annum pro rata
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Reference
2526085