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The role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a dynamic research environment? Are you a tech-savvy problem solver who enjoys working on complex systems and finding innovative solutions to challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking curious and motivated individuals to join our team as Junior Research Computing Engineers. As a member of our team, you will experience a wide range of technologies and tasks and will work alongside experienced colleagues while developing your skills and knowledge.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will support the robust operation of all systems and services within our Advanced Computing Research Centre (ACRC) portfolio. You will be responsible for providing technical support to our users, diagnosing and resolving issues, installing scientific and research software, and maintaining our core infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and data centres. You will also be involved with our key projects, such as building innovative digital laboratories and setup up GW4’s new national HPC service-Isambard 3-and exploring emerging technologies.

We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative learning environment. As a Junior Research Computing Engineer, you will work closely with experienced colleagues who will guide and mentor you as you develop and expand your skills and knowledge. You will also have access to training and professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and knowledge.

You should apply if

Do you have an interest in learning about high performance computing, storage, networking or datacentres? Perhaps you have experimented with technologies at home or in the cloud? Do you want to extend and expand your knowledge and experience? Apply to join our growing team and join us in promoting innovative solutions and contributing to the advancement of research and technology. You will become comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a wide range of technologies and people, from novice to experienced users. You need to be committed to providing excellent customer service and have a passion for problem solving.

Within your covering letter on the application form, please show us your passion for computing. Describe why you are interested in this opportunity and why you think it’s right for you and us. This could include what computing things excite you, what you have taught yourself and what have you learned from these experiences.

Additional information

The team have a regular working day onsite in Bristol to assist in creating a cohesive team environment and doing those tasks that can only be done in person.

The University is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, which includes creating a family friendly workplace. We offer 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays). We support flexible working opportunities which benefit you and us, such as part-time working options. We offer a generous annual leave allowance so that you can enjoy a positive and healthy work life balance. We offer a very generous pension provision. We offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. Other staff benefits and family friendly policies can be found at: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/staff-benefits.

Bristol was recently named by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK. Some of the highlights include Banksy’s Street art, the international balloon fiesta, floating harbour, Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Glastonbury festival. Bristol is close to the glorious countryside of the South-West of England, including the Mendip Hills and Jurassic Coast. The city is also well connected by rail and road—beautiful and historic Bath is only minutes away and Central London is less than 2 hours by train. Bristol is a vibrant city with a strong economy based around creative, technology, aerospace and engineering industries. It has plentiful shopping, parks, sport and leisure facilities together with many cafes, bars and music venues. For those looking to move to Bristol we offer a relocation support to help you do so.

We are able to offer full or part-time hours in this role.

For informal enquiries please contact Simon Atack: [email protected]

Available documents

• Further Particulars (IT ACRC).pdf
• SUPP109902 Junior Research Computing Engineer JD.pdf