Research Computing Specialist

Are you interested in an exciting and unique opportunity to support the UK's HPC and AI Research Services? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team operating large HPC and AI infrastructure including the UK's fastest AI supercomputer, Dawn. We support scientists across the UK and beyond in critical research fields such as clean energy, personalised medicine and climate science and you will help us in delivering world class services. 

Who you'll be working with

The role is based in the University of Cambridge's Research Computing Services, a leading UK National Supercomputing Centre, providing facilities and services to world-renowned scientists, clinicians and engineers across the UK and Europe. You'll be part of a growing team of AI specialist, Research Software Engineers and Infrastructure Engineers, working with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines and institutions.

What you will do

You'll be working on a diverse range of AI and HPC platforms and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for integrating and maintaining software defined infrastructure as well as novel user and software environment interfaces. You will be operating large scale, highly available supercomputing services. You will be collaborating with world leading academic research teams, and researchers in the public and the commercial sector to deliver on their project goals.

What you will have

• Practical experience in tools such as Git, Terraform, Ansible and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Linux System Administration.
• Practical experience with programming and scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Experience with one or more areas from SysOps, DevOps, GitOps, OpenStack, HPC and Software Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with experienced as well as novice clients and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent experience.

What we can offer

• 41 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• A generous pension
• The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment.  The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to shape and influence how we work.

More information about the role is attached in the 'Further Particulars' document. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We support flexible and family-friendly working and are open to non-standard working patterns. We are open to applicants who live outside Cambridge but are willing to travel to Cambridge when required.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

All queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance.

Please quote reference VC44269 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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