An exciting position has become available for a High-Performance Computing Applications Specialist within a leading European supercomputing facility. This role offers the perfect opportunity for experienced professionals to engage with state-of-the-art computational infrastructure while supporting groundbreaking research and industrial applications across Europe.
Primary DutiesJoin our expert technical team to support the implementation enhancement and maintenance of sophisticated software ecosystems spanning HPC high-performance data analytics and artificial intelligence applications.
Application Development & System Administration
- Install and oversee advanced computational software suites including compilers scientific libraries and research applications
- Configure and customize software frameworks to address both institutional and project-specific requirements
- Conduct comprehensive testing and performance benchmarking of emerging HPC and AI technologies
- Develop automation tools to streamline software deployment processes and enhance user accessibility
- Fine-tune and parallelize computational workflows for maximum efficiency on supercomputing systems
Technical Consultation & User Assistance
- Guide researchers in migrating and optimizing their computational codes for supercomputing platforms
- Provide expert consultation for national and pan-European research initiatives utilizing HPC resources
- Conduct educational workshops and participate in community outreach programs focused on HPC best practices
Research Project Participation
- Actively participate in collaborative research efforts including EPICURE supported by EuroHPC funding:
- Identify computational bottlenecks restructure algorithms and facilitate performance improvements
- Organize technical seminars and foster collaboration among European HPC communities
- Dedicate approximately 50% of working time to project-related activities
Ideal Candidate
- Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Computer Science Computational Sciences or equivalent technical field
- 4 years of hands-on experience in HPC application development performance tuning and code migration
- Deep knowledge of parallel computing architectures software ecosystems and system middleware
- Background in HPC system administration; supercomputing center experience strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in English required; additional European language skills advantageous
What We Offer
- Access to cutting-edge European supercomputing infrastructure
- Collaboration with leading computational scientists in a dynamic research environment
- Meaningful involvement in transformative projects spanning scientific research industrial applications and AI development
- Opportunity to influence the evolution of European high-performance computing initiatives