High-Performance Computing Applications Specialist...

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 Duties Join 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 (Master's/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