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Senior Engineer in Research Infrastructure
A permanent position is open in the Scientific Computing group at the IT division, University of Bergen (UiB). The main tasks of the position are to operate, develop and support infrastructure systems for research and scientific computing.
The IT division at UiB is one of the biggest Information Technology environments in Vestlandet, Norway. The division’s mission is to deliver high quality IT services and contribute to achieving UiB goals. We deliver a wide range of services in development, operations, governance, and user support. The division has approximately 110 employees and is prioritizing continuous improvement via Lean methodology and follows ITIL framework. We are product oriented and apply extensive set of methods and frameworks in spectrum of our deliveries.
Duties and work tasks:
- Develop and operate infrastructure and services for scientific computing
- Develop and operate NRIS infrastructure and service
- Develop and operate NREC services for Large Hadron Collider (https://home.cern/science/accelerators/large-hadron-collider)
- Involvement in local, national, and international projects and collaborations
- Automation of services for scientific data processing
- Taking part in the group’s HPC user support activities
- Developing internal and external service documentation
Qualifications and personal attributes:
- Experience with advanced use of Linux operating system
- Competence in Python programming or experience with other relevant programming languages and interest to learn Python
- Compilation and management of scientific software in Linux environments
- Experience with the operation and debugging of IT systems
- Interest in interaction with users
- Higher education, minimum bachelor’s level (overingeniør), with master and PhD level (senioringeniør) encouraged. Formal education can be compensated by documented relevant work experience
- Norwegian language is not a requirement but is an advantage. For a successful candidate without knowledge of Norwegian language it will be required to take and successfully pass at least level 2 of the Norwegian language course at UIB within 2 years
- Good communication skills in both written and oral
We pay special attention to personal qualifications which make applicant suitable for the position.
The following experience will be considered in addition to the requirements:
- Use and administration of high-performance computing systems
- Version control, git and DevOps
- Containers, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform
Personal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Organized and structured
- Service oriented attitude
We can offer:
- A good and challenging international working environment with professional challenges and opportunities for personal and skills development
- Position as head engineer (code 1087) or senior engineer (code 1181) depending on qualification, 53-70 (currently kr 483 700,- – 650 300,-), or 58-74 (currently kr 524 900,- – 702 100,-). In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
General information:
Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Product Line Leader Tomasz Stokowy (tomasz.stokowy@uib.no, mobile 48 61 42 19) or Head of Digital Research Services and Products Alexander Oltu (alexander.oltu@uib.no, mobile 46 81 91 37).
The one who will be appointed may be given other duties in the division’s work tasks.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have qualifications at the same or similar level, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
We encourage recently graduated students with strong programing skills to apply.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
UiB is subject to the regulations for export control and the regulations can be applied when processing applications for the position.
For further information about the recruitment process, click here.
About:
The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
The Central Administration provides advice and support to management and faculties at the University of Bergen. The Central Administration consists of seven departments. Read more about the IT division here.