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# Head, Research Infrastructure (HPC)

- **Company:** LinuxRecruit
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0 - £97,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Information Lifecycle Management, Kubernetes
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.linuxrecruit.co.uk/job/head-research-infrastructure-hpc-

## About the Role

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in managing large-scale HPC platforms within research or academic settings, along with strong leadership skills and expertise in technologies such as CryoSPARC, AlphaFold, AWS, and Kubernetes. A solid understanding of data lifecycle management and scientific research processes is key, along with excellent collaborative abilities.

## Description

Your role will also involve engaging with external partners and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the institution's computing capabilities, maximizing the impact of research projects. Leading a skilled team, you'll foster a culture of excellence and innovation, empowering your team to deliver top-tier computing support that fuels high-impact science.


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