Senior Research Computing Engineer

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 13th July 2025
Interview date - TBC.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Are you passionate about supporting world-class research through technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of research and advanced computing? Join us as a Senior Digital Research Engineer and play a vital role in enabling the University of Reading’s researchers to push boundaries.

At the University of Reading, Digital Technology Services (DTS) underpins academic excellence through the delivery of robust, scalable, and forward-thinking digital services. Within DTS, our Digital Research Computing Team exists to empower researchers and academics with cutting-edge High Performance Computing (HPC), data management, and specialist technical consulting.

About the Role
As a Senior Research Computing Engineer, you’ll work closely with academics across a diverse range of disciplines, supporting their research computing needs. From designing and maintaining HPC solutions to advising on data-intensive research workflows and cloud-based analysis platforms, you’ll help shape the future of research at Reading.

This is a hands-on technical role where no two days are the same, expect to work on everything from research infrastructure design alongside our Operations team to consulting on software performance and data workflows. You’ll also play an active part in community engagement, knowledge sharing, and enabling digital innovation across the University.

About the Team
Our Digital Research Computing Team is a close-knit group of engineers and specialists who support local, central, and cloud-based research services. Working within the wider DTS Service Delivery function, we collaborate across teams to ensure the University’s research ambitions are fully supported by digital capability.

What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. You might come from an academic, commercial, or research background, what matters most is your passion for enabling research through digital expertise.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of research computing applications (e.g. MATLAB, R, Python, or similar).
• Proven experience supporting or working with High Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
• A practical understanding of research data management principles and practices.
• Solid experience with Linux system administration in a research or academic environment.

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Kelsey Partridge
Contact Job Title: Digital Research Computing Manager
Contact Email Address: k.a.partridge@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Aaron Kingsbury
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Service Delivery
Alternative Contact Email Address: a.d.kingsbury@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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