Scientific Computing Manager - UOD1437

The School of Science and Engineering has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.

With its award winning Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), and departments in engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, the School offers a portfolio of disciplines and curriculums and state of the art facilities which prepare and inform the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. The School is run by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team of experts who are recognised for their teaching approaches. It is also one of the fastest growing schools within the University.

We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team in a newly created Scientific Computing Manager position. We are looking to appoint an outstanding individual, with experience of working in a similar role, with proven leadership and line management experience to develop and implement a strategy that will support our specialised scientific and engineering computing activities.

Your priorities will include:

• Provide leadership and management of a small team of Scientific Computing staff including on-going coaching, training and mentoring, managing objectives, activities, and critical timelines to ensure efficient service delivery
• Lead the team to support students undertaking practical work and research projects
• Support learning and teaching in areas of specialised scientific and engineering computing
• Create appropriate technical documentation to support staff and students
• Co-ordinate equipment bids to be considered by the School’s Planning and Resources Committee and maintain contact with commercial suppliers, being aware of new product development in the marketplace

Who we’re looking for:

• University degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related qualification
• Experience with administering computer servers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in specification, configuration, maintenance and support of at least two of the following key areas
  • HPC (small to medium)
  • Linux workstations and servers
  • Windows servers

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact Rebecca Leiper, School Manager (f.r.leiper@dundee.ac.uk).

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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