Chief Research Computing Platforms Strategist

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Chief Research Computing Platforms Strategist to join our team at The Francis Crick Institute. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about research computing and wants to make a significant impact in driving forward our scientific discovery.

• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable growth of our scientific computing platforms, ensuring they meet the needs of our researchers and align with external trends and comparators.
• Collaborate with our IT Office team to deliver high-performance computing services and support, including data management, storage, and compute capabilities.
• Work closely with our researchers to understand their IT requirements and provide process for allocation of research computing platform resources.
• Establish an external advisory panel to validate our strategies and provide feedback on implementation quality.
• Liaise with external groups to develop shared infrastructure for the benefit of our researchers and wider collaborations.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in developing and managing large enterprise-scale HPC platforms in research or academic environments.
• Strong leadership and experience in building teams to provide HPC support services and training.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple teams, including those not under direct management.
• Expertise in data lifecycle management technology, particularly for big data such as image data and gene sequences.
• Familiarity with scientific applications such as CryoSPARC and Alphafold, and programming languages like R and Python.

We offer a competitive salary starting from £87,400 per annum, as well as a range of benefits, including access to world-class research facilities and opportunities for professional development.