Research AssociateAssistant in Green Computing

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

Job Title: Research Associate/Assistant in Green Computing (Fixed Term)

Job Location: Cambridge UK

Job Location Type: Hybrid

Job Contract Type: Fulltime

Job Seniority Level: Entry level

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented computer scientist to join our team as a researcher within the Green Algorithms Initiative in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care) one of Europe's leading academic departments of population health sciences. The post will suit researchers interested in understanding computers energy usage to improve carbon footprint monitoring and reduce the environmental impacts of digital activities.

You will lead projects modelling the energy usage of different computing equipment (personal computers servers HighPerformance Computing infrastructure) for different scientific applications including simulations largescale data analyses and AI. This will involve designing test protocols building test benches to track power and energy usage and running simulations to improve on existing power usage models.

This research will be a key component of making computing more sustainable by providing novel insights into the energy usage of scientific software and hardware and improving the effectiveness of carbon monitoring tools. If needed you will be trained to obtain the required expertise in green computing and environmental sustainability and your work is expected to lead to first author highimpact publications.

The Green Algorithms Initiative () led by Dr Loïc Lannelongue is a worldleading project in the field of green computing focusing on quantifying and reducing the environmental impacts of computational science through opensource resources. The tools and frameworks developed and maintained by the group are used internationally and include the popular Green Algorithms online calculator serverspecific monitoring tools and the GREENER Principles for Environmentally Sustainable Computational Science. The Green Algorithms Initiative has received both nominations and awards for its contributions to environmentally sustainable research (e.g. HDRUK Impact Award).

You will be part of the Lannelongue group () and work in close conjunction with the senior scientists in the Green Algorithms Initiative including Dr Loïc Lannelongue and Professor Michael Inouye. You will also work closely with other members of the Department and scientific collaborators based in other institutions. In particular there will be links with the Department of Computer Science and Technology in Cambridge.

The preferred candidates will have an MSc or PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or other related quantitative subject. They will have a strong understanding of computer science (hardware and software) and data analysis and a keen interest in the intersection between computing science and environmental sustainability. They should have an ability to communicate and present results to other scientists along with excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong organisational skills.

This is one of several research roles being recruited to expand the Green Algorithms Initiative. You can find a description of the other roles on join/

The funding for this position is for 2 years in the first instance from commencement in post with the possibility of extension.

This is a fulltime position we also welcome parttime applications of no less than 60% FTE.

Location Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute Biomedical Campus Papworth Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 0BD (approx 2 miles south of city centre) with the option of hybrid working.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr Loïc Lannelongue () indicating which role you are interested in.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing date: 4th February 2025

Interview Date: weeks commencing 10th and 17th February 2025

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees including email address and phone number one of which must be your most recent line manager.

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Please quote reference RH43993 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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