Manager for The Scientific Computing Unit

vor 2 Wochen


Wien, Österreich Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Vollzeit

Full Time (40 h/w)
- Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
- € 6,000* gross/month (All-In)

Your Responsibilities

The Scientific Computing Unit at ISTA supports researchers with high-performance computing, software development, and bioinformatics services. The unit currently has seven dedicated staff members and is equipped with state-of-the-art computing resources, including a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, various GPU and CPU nodes, and extensive cluster storage capabilities. We foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.At ISTA's Scientific Computing facility, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing and advancing our cutting-edge High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, one of the largest in Austria. Your expertise and grasp of research methodologies will be essential for providing exceptional support to our scientists.
- Provide leadership and management for the Scientific Computing Facility.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the growth and enhancement of the facilities’s capabilities and services.
- Work closely with research groups to understand their needs, provide consultation, and develop custom solutions tailored to their research questions.
- Stay abreast of emerging HPC/IT trends and technologies to enhance your knowledge and expertise.
- Coordinate and manage HPC related hardware & software procurement, license tracking, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations for the HPC cluster(s).
- Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and polices for the HPC infrastructures.
- Provide and develop trainings to ensure efficient use of our HPC infrastructures.
- Maintain open and effective communication channels with external partners such as Austrian and international research institutions and HPC communities.

Your Profile
- Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related (i.e. Climate/Physics/Astro science) field.
- Very solid background in parallel computing, ideally for CPU and GPU.
- Proven experience in leading and managing high-performance computing or scientific computing units, preferably in a similar role at an international research institution. Several years of professional experience as a HPC Systems Administrator or a similar role.
- Strong technical background and in-depth knowledge of parallel/cluster file systems like BeeGFS NFS, and ZFS, familiarity with InfiniBand networking and its implementations in a HPC environment.
- Hands-on experience with SLURM or other HPC job schedulers.
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, system administration, and shell scripting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and techniques, particularly in genomics and transcriptomics, is desirable
- Stress resistance and strong interpersonal skills

ISTA is growing. Grow with us

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

Education & training

Cafeteria

Childcare

Free shuttle bus

Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

Your Contacts
- Heidemarie Binishofer
Unit Head Recruiting & Empl. Development
+43 2243 9000 1728



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