Head of Computational Science and Engineering

3 weeks ago


Oxford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Crooton Full time €75,415

Head of Computational Science & Engineering
Hours: Full-Time / Hybrid
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of Fusion Powerplant design through the application of Advanced Computing at one of the UK’s foremost centres of scientific excellence? Our client seeks an exceptional Head of Computational Science and Engineering to drive innovation, collaboration, and strategic direction in advancing technologies crucial to their mission of delivering clean, sustainable energy solutions. Join our client at the forefront of cutting-edge research and engineering, where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the roadmap to the commercialisation of fusion power.
As a Head of Computational Science & Engineering (CSE), you will be responsible for driving forward the convergence of HPC and AI/ML to accelerate modelling, simulation, visualisation, and analysis at the exascale. This role is to lead a rapidly growing team of scientists and engineers and to help democratise state-of-the-art computing technologies and methods across the business and its growing supply chain - to deliver “actionable” i.e. predictive, capability In plasma science, materials science and for the engineering design of complex systems.
Flexible working options - including family-friendly policies.
Emergency paid leave
Generous annual leave allowance (30.Outstanding pension scheme
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%
Relocation allowance - if applicable*
Career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
Managing and growing a team of Computer/Data Science, HPC and simulation-focused AI/ML experts as well as working closely with the Head of Data Solutions and other leaders/specialists.
Developing and keeping up to date an engaging and empowering strategy and delivery framework for actionable, scale-out simulation and supporting data science/ AI/ML capability.
Understanding, regularly monitoring and mitigating CSE risks within the Computing Division and across other divisions.
Developing and delivering training and awareness campaigns to increase the understanding and adoption of transformative solutions in HPC / AI / ML.
Engaging with Professional Body Membership and Community Participation (e.g. especially around the UK to identify and nurture international collaborations around supercomputing and powerplant design.
PhD, master’s degree or equivalent knowledge/ experience.
Significant experience in leading modelling, simulation and innovation in a research or engineering environment.
Proven Experience in people management for various teams of 20+ technology professionals and the ability to define and establish new capabilities and develop others as leaders.
Experience in digital innovation in the fusion sector, in a national lab, university or pioneering SME esp. powerplant engineering design such as materials simulation, plasma simulation or the engineering design of complex, multi-physics, multi-scale strongly coupled systems.
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