Director of HPC Services

Job title:

Director of HPC Services

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

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 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.

Closing date of 20th March 2025 at 11:59PMFull time – 35 hours per week£76,398 to £113,061 per annum. UE10

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:20:14 GMT

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