Research Computing Facilitator

Do you excel in building strong connections with innovative academic communities?Are you keen to support and enhance research and education through advanced computing and data solutions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our teamas a Research ComputingInfrastructure Facilitator at the University of Bristol's Advanced Computing Research Centre.

As a Research Computing Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in promoting research data and computing services, supporting researchers and academic staff in harnessing these resources, ensuring their effectiveness and showcasing their research impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liasing with our academic community to facilitate the delivery of advanced research computing solutions, advice, and support.
• Supporting our governance and working groups to facilitate effective communication and follow-up.
• Organising events such as workshops and seminars to foster networking opportunities and promote and showcase the impact of advanced computing.
• Collecting evidencing of the demand for research computing resources and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating and promoting our service catalogue of our expertise and solutions.
• Identifying and recommending improvements to enhance the quality of service.
• Coordinating communication plans to elevate the profile and impact of our services.

To excel in this role, you should possess: 

• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines within resource constraints.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to motivate colleagues.
• The ability to quickly understand academic research computing and data needs. 
• Proficiency in arranging events and coordinating speakers.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and presentation.
• Experience in writing for various audiences and media.

Experience in a computational or data-intensive research or teaching environment is desirable, but not essential, for this role. 

Why Join Us? 

At the University of Bristol our mission is to make a positive impact by addressing society’s greatest challenges through our innovative research and education. Over the last 15 years, the Advanced Computing Research Centre (ACRC) has become an indispensable component of the University of Bristol’s world class research and teaching. The ACRC serves as the cornerstone of computational and data support for a diverse range of research endeavors spanning health, climate, and life sciences.  

Join our team at the University of Bristol's Advanced Computing Research Centre and contribute to ground-breaking research and education initiatives. You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital research infrastructure.  

If you are passionate about empowering world leading research, innovation and education through advanced computing and data solutions, apply now to be a part of shaping the future of digital research infrastructure at the University of Bristol. 

The team have regular working days 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 32 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.  

For informal enquiries please contact Polly Eccleston, Facilitation and Advanced Computing Group Manager, on [email protected] 

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon Sunday 28th April 2024. 

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Do you excel in building strong connections with innovative academic communities?Are you keen to support and enhance research and education through advanced computing and data solutions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our teamas a Research ComputingInfrastructure Facilitator at the University of Bristol's Advanced Computing Research Centre.

As a Research Computing Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in promoting research data and computing services, supporting researchers and academic staff in harnessing these resources, ensuring their effectiveness and showcasing their research impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liasing with our academic community to facilitate the delivery of advanced research computing solutions, advice, and support.
• Supporting our governance and working groups to facilitate effective communication and follow-up.
• Organising events such as workshops and seminars to foster networking opportunities and promote and showcase the impact of advanced computing.
• Collecting evidencing of the demand for research computing resources and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating and promoting our service catalogue of our expertise and solutions.
• Identifying and recommending improvements to enhance the quality of service.
• Coordinating communication plans to elevate the profile and impact of our services.

To excel in this role, you should possess: 

• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines within resource constraints.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to motivate colleagues.
• The ability to quickly understand academic research computing and data needs. 
• Proficiency in arranging events and coordinating speakers.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and presentation.
• Experience in writing for various audiences and media.

Experience in a computational or data-intensive research or teaching environment is desirable, but not essential, for this role. 

Why Join Us? 

At the University of Bristol our mission is to make a positive impact by addressing society’s greatest challenges through our innovative research and education. Over the last 15 years, the Advanced Computing Research Centre (ACRC) has become an indispensable component of the University of Bristol’s world class research and teaching. The ACRC serves as the cornerstone of computational and data support for a diverse range of research endeavors spanning health, climate, and life sciences.  

Join our team at the University of Bristol's Advanced Computing Research Centre and contribute to ground-breaking research and education initiatives. You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital research infrastructure.  

If you are passionate about empowering world leading research, innovation and education through advanced computing and data solutions, apply now to be a part of shaping the future of digital research infrastructure at the University of Bristol. 

The team have regular working days 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 32 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.  

For informal enquiries please contact Polly Eccleston, Facilitation and Advanced Computing Group Manager, on [email protected] 

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon Sunday 28th April 2024. 

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.