Manager for the Scientific Computing Unit

vor 2 Monaten


Vienna, Österreich EO Austria GmbH Vollzeit

Our client is a dynamic, internationally renowned research institute, founded in 2009, with the prestigious right to award PhDs. Dedicated to cutting-edge, fundamental scientific research, the institute fosters an environment where world-class innovation thrives. Researchers work in a highly collaborative, state-of-the-art setting, pushing the boundaries of knowledge across disciplines.

The Scientific Computing Facility plays a crucial role in supporting groundbreaking research by providing high-performance computing, software support and bioinformatics services. With significant growth potential in Scientific Services, the institute is seeking an experienced and visionary Facility Manager to drive the development of the Scientific Computing Facility. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking institute that values innovation, collaboration and excellence.

Sector: Science/Research/Education

Location: Austria/Lower Austria

Aufgaben
  • Leadership and Management: Oversee and lead the Scientific Computing Facility (currently 7 employees), ensuring efficient operations and continuous development
  • Strategic Development: Devise and implement strategic plans to enhance the facility’s capabilities and expand its services in alignment with emerging research needs
  • Collaboration with Research Groups: Work closely with group leaders and scientists to understand their specific needs, offer expert guidance and develop tailored solutions to address scientific challenges
  • Resource Allocation: Manage the allocation of computing resources at the High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility, prioritizing based on project urgency and research needs
  • Technology Trends: Stay updated and remain curious about new trends and technologies in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and IT to continuously expand the facility’s expertise
  • Procurement and Compliance: Coordinate the acquisition of HPC hardware and software, manage licences and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
  • Service Optimization: Oversee and enhance services such as HPC application development, software support, custom hardware configurations and bioinformatics analyses
  • Documentation and Policies: Create and maintain documentation, including knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures and policies for HPC infrastructures
  • External Communication and Networking: Maintain effective communication with external partners, including Austrian and international research institutions and HPC communities
Qualifikation
  • Educational Background: Completed degree (preferably a PhD) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (e.g., Climate Science, Physics, Astrophysics)
  • Parallel Computing Expertise: Strong background in parallel computing, with experience in both CPU and GPU environments
  • Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading and managing a high-performance or scientific computing unit, ideally within an international research institution
  • Resilience and Diplomacy: Strong interpersonal skills with a balanced and diplomatic approach, able to handle high-pressure environments
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively
  • HPC System Administration: Several years of experience as an HPC system administrator or in a similar role and deep knowledge of parallel and cluster file systems such as BeeGFS, NFS, and ZFS, as well as familiarity with InfiniBand networks in HPC environments
  • Job Scheduling Tools: Hands-on experience with job schedulers such as SLURM or similar systems
  • Desirable Skills: While not mandatory, familiarity with bioinformatics tools and techniques, particularly in genomics and transcriptomics, is a plus
Benefits
  • Leadership of a Cutting-Edge HPC Cluster: Take the helm of one of the largest and most advanced High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters in Austria, driving its continued growth and innovation.
  • Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Scientific Computing unit. Develop and implement strategies that will expand our HPC capabilities and elevate our facility to new heights.
  • Influence and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to bring your vision to life within the organization, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the research community and technological advancements.
  • Innovative Work Environment: Thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, equipped with the latest technologies and resources. Benefit from numerous perks designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being.

Remuneration: from € 90.000 p.a. (all-in) depending on qualifications and professional experience, a salary in line with the market is offered.

Start date: As of now

We address women and men equally in the sense of the equal treatment act and look forward to receiving your online application (including letter of motivation, CV, any references as pdf), stating your salary requirements and your earliest possible starting date. Mr. Christian Hener, MBA will get in touch with you.

EO Executives Austria

Executive Search & Interim Management



  • Vienna, Österreich EO Austria GmbH Vollzeit

    Our client is a dynamic, internationally renowned research institute, founded in 2009, with the prestigious right to award PhDs. Dedicated to cutting-edge, fundamental scientific research, the institute fosters an environment where world-class innovation thrives. Researchers work in a highly collaborative, state-of-the-art setting, pushing the boundaries of...

  • Regional Sales Manager

    vor 6 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich Boston Scientific Vollzeit

    About the role: Everyone in Boston Scientific (BSC) is working hard toward one goal – transforming lives by tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With innovative products, a collaborative culture and a deep passion for human life, a career with Boston Scientific is more than just a job. It’s personal. As the Regional...

  • Account Manager III

    vor 4 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich Thermo Fisher Scientific Vollzeit

    : Drives Biotech specific product sales, to support supplier partnerships and actively promote core products and valuable services Develop and maintain a rounded understanding of the sales positioning of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its products specific to your market segment. Using this knowledge, successfully demonstrate the strengths and breadth of...

  • HR Manager

    vor 4 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich Thermo Fisher Scientific Vollzeit

    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and approximately 125,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a...


  • Vienna, Österreich Vienna Insurance Group Vollzeit

    Job Description:As a Senior Software Engineer in our Cloud Computing team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions. With a focus on cloud security, you will work closely with our DevOps team to ensure seamless integration and deployment.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as...

  • IT Solution Manager

    vor 1 Monat


    Vienna, Österreich Light for the World International Vollzeit

    About Us:Light for the World is an international organization committed to building inclusive societies where people with disabilities have access to quality education, economic empowerment, and advocacy. Partnering with communities, governments, and other stakeholders, we drive sustainable change to empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate...

  • IT Solution Manager

    vor 1 Monat


    Vienna, Österreich Light for the World International Vollzeit

    About Us: Light for the World is an international organization committed to building inclusive societies where people with disabilities have access to quality education, economic empowerment, and advocacy. Partnering with communities, governments, and other stakeholders, we drive sustainable change to empower individuals with disabilities to fully...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    vor 5 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich EnliteAI GmbH Vollzeit

    At enliteAI, we’re proud to offer innovative AI-based software applications that meet the needs and wants of our customers. Detekt, one of our products, is a modern Geospatial Data Platform for object and damage detection in Mobile Mapping data which had its product launch in April 2022. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Backend Engineer to...

  • Senior Backend Engineer

    vor 5 Monaten


    Vienna, Österreich EnliteAI GmbH Vollzeit

    At enliteAI, we’re proud to offer innovative AI-based software applications that meet the needs and wants of our customers. Detekt, one of our products, is a modern Geospatial Data Platform for object and damage detection in Mobile Mapping data which had its product launch in April 2022.We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Backend Engineer to...


  • Vienna, Österreich the female factor Vollzeit

    Love telling stories? Help us bring interviews with inspiring female leaders to life! At the lead magazine, we spotlight the journeys, achievements, and perspectives of female leaders, amplifying their voices to inspire a global audience. We’re looking for a freelance writer who can turn raw interviews into beautifully written articles that captivate and...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Norgine Vollzeit

    Member of Medical Affairs Department, contributing with high quality medical expertise to the relevant therapy areas and products, focussing on the commercialised products, but also supporting other therapy areas and products as needed. Builds and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders as well as helps manage any clinical research conducted...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich Valneva Vollzeit

    We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine...


  • Vienna, Österreich PRAGMATIKE Vollzeit

    Location: Fully remote, Asia Time Zone Start date: ASAPLanguages: English is mandatory; French is a plusOur client: Cloud Computing / Blockchain / AI - European SaaS Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of Senior Automation Engineers and Manual Testers.Set clear objectives and performance metrics for the QA team and collaborate with Dev Managers to...

  • Engineering Manager

    vor 4 Wochen


    Vienna, Österreich PRAGMATIKE Vollzeit

    Job Description: Location: Fully remote, EU timezone (CET +/- 2hours)Start date: ASAPLanguages: English is mandatory; French is a plusOur client: Cloud Computing / Blockchain / AI - European Saas Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the engineering team in product development, from defining technical requirements to implementing the product roadmap and...


  • Vienna, Österreich Octapharma Vollzeit

    Ansvarig för Site-stopp på Technical Unit Job ID: 57063 Plats: Stockholm, SE Yrkesnivå: Med erfarenhet Kategori: Teknik Anställningsform: Tillsvidareanställning Typ av jobb: Om OctapharmaOctapharma har sitt huvudkontor i Lachen, Schweiz och är en av de största tillverkarna av humant protein i världen. Octapharma utvecklar och producerar humana...


  • Vienna, Österreich PRAGMATIKE Vollzeit

    Job Description: Location: Fully remote, EU timezone (CET +/- 2hours)Start date: ASAPLanguages: English is mandatory; French is a plusOur client: Cloud Computing / Blockchain / AI - European Saas Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the engineering team in product development, from defining technical requirements to implementing the product roadmap and...