Technical Specialist (Simons Observatory UK Project)

We seek candidates with demonstrated experience of Linux/HPC cluster management, with a keen interest in delivering and maintaining bespoke SO services on the UK data centre. The post holder will be pivotal in ensuring that the UK data centre delivers a smooth and consistent service for users of both the HPC system and the key SO services. The post holder will be part of a team administering (remotely) the on-site systems in Chile and ensuring data transfer to the UK and other downstream data centres.

The successful candidate will also assist users in profiling and optimising their codes on the UK data centre, including identifying any bottlenecks and improving them where possible (in both user codes and the wider system). The post includes scope for leading projects aligned with the objectives of SO and the UK data centre, such as optimising the file system, or assisting with front- or back-end development of the services being deployed.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Daniel Thomas

Email: daniel.thomas-2@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.