Job Description
UE10: £76,398 - £89,501 per annum.
College of Science & Engineering / EPCC.
Open-Ended Contract - Permanent
Full 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 - [email protected]) or Ritchie Somerville (EPCC Deputy Director - [email protected]).
Your skills and attributes for success:
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Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
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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.
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