University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Director of HPC Services
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:UE10: £76,398 – £89,501 per annum.College of Science & Engineering / EPCC.Open-Ended Contract – PermanentFull time – 35 hours per week.The Opportunity:EPCC is a critical enabler of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science Services provision in the UK. We manage and support the delivery of the UK’s national supercomputing services that contribute to the UK being a world leader in science and innovation. The Director of HPC Services provides high level and strategic leadership as well as hands-on management, working with stakeholders to grow the international reputation and standing of EPCC and The University of Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have the credibility and gravitas to work with a broad range of external stakeholders and the experience to deliver exceptional HPC services at one of the world’s leading supercomputing centres. The Director of HPC Services will have a strong track-record in continuous service improvement and technology foresighting, and a desire to deliver the best possible experience to the many users of our services. This is a full-time post, but job sharing will be considered. We strongly encourage informal enquiries by interested applicants. Please contact Mark Parsons (EPCC Director – ) or Ritchie Somerville (EPCC Deputy Director – ).Your skills and attributes for success:
- In-depth knowledge of the current and future direction of high-performance computing.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience of leading complex projects/programmes.
- Sound decision making and the ability to resolve complex problems in a changing environment
Click to view a copy of the full job description.Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:– CV– Cover letterAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteUnless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held late March/April.The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Since our inception in 1990, we have gained an international reputation for leading-edge capability in all aspects of high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and novel computing.We host and manage an extensive collection of HPC systems that includes ARCHER2, the UK’s National Supercomputing Service.Our skill set extends beyond our 150 staff to embrace world-class multi-disciplinary capabilities, reinforced by deep ties with industry and academia. We also share our skills through our highly regarded training activities, including MSc and PhD programmes, and our public outreach work.
Expected salary
£76398 – 89501 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:47:05 GMT
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