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Research Applications Specialist

University of Birmingham - IT Services

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £34,980 to £44,263 per annum, with potential progression once in post to £46,974
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 29th September 2023
Closes: 6th November 2023
Job Ref: 101406

Salary:

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974

Role Summary

Join our brilliant Advanced Research Computing group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bear/) at University of Birmingham (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/), where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and on innovative research projects at a world-class university.

The University of Birmingham aspires to establish itself as a World Top 50 university by 2030, and ARC have a key part to play in achieving this aim. ARC is a well-respected, award-winning team with a national and international profile.

Our team is continuously growing, and we are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Research Applications Specialist to join the Research Software Group. Working alongside colleagues in similar roles, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and providing core support for the rich and diverse range of advanced applications on the Linux high-performance computing systems operated by ARC.

You will also work to provide support to a broad spectrum of researchers from across the University, to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their requirements. You will support and promote the BEAR services managed by ARC and assist researchers in using our systems effectively and efficiently.

Person Specification

  • Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) or relevant technical qualification and considerable relevant experience. Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a series of more demanding roles will be required demonstrating the conceptual understanding required.
  • In depth up to date specialist understanding and experience in a relevant scientific, technical or IT specialism
  • Proficiency in Linux operating systems and shell scripting. 
  • Practical experience of working with other scripting languages, e.g. Python, Ruby etc. 
  • Knowledge of software compilation and installation practices on Linux operating systems and an understanding of compiled languages. 

Informal enquires to James Carpenter, email: j.j.carpenter@bham.ac.uk

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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