Lehigh University · 3 days ago
Director, Research Computing
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$103K/yr - $126K/yr
5+ years expLehigh University is a premier research institution seeking a Director of Research Computing to lead transformative initiatives that empower research across its campus. This strategic role involves providing leadership, developing comprehensive strategic plans, and managing budgets for research computing services.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for campus research computing and scientific computing services
Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive Research Computing strategic plan in collaboration with LTS leadership, the Research Computing Steering Committee, and campus stakeholders
Partner with University leadership, faculty, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to support grant development, including defining technical standards and requirements for proposals
Manage Research Computing budgets, cost-recovery models, and financial planning to ensure sustainable and efficient service delivery
Establish, implement, and oversee policies, procedures, and governance for the effective and secure use of research computing systems, including storage, access, and job submissions
Lead, supervise, and develop the LTS Research Computing team, including performance management, professional development, and annual evaluations of staff and student employees
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Systems, Networking, Security, and Library partners to deliver integrated and reliable research computing solutions
Oversee the evaluation, procurement, and implementation of research computing hardware, software, cloud resources, and vendor services in alignment with institutional policies
Direct the delivery of advanced technical consulting, application support, training, and performance optimization services for PIs and research groups
Design and manage research computing support strategies, service metrics, and user engagement initiatives to improve adoption, satisfaction, and research outcomes
Serve as the University’s campus champion for national research cyberinfrastructure programs (e.g., XSEDE/ACCESS), advising researchers on appropriate resource utilization
Support and participate in research funding activities by collaborating on grant proposals, advising on Data Management Plans, cultivating external partnerships, and leading strategic research technology initiatives
Qualification
Required
Doctorate Degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, etc.), Engineering, Computer or Information Sciences, a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to eight years of related work experience
Experience with and a thorough knowledge of the administration of UNIX-based systems (Redhat, Cent OS)
Expertise in the development, support, parallelization, optimization, and benchmarking of scientific applications and code using tools like Fortran, C/C++, MPI, OpenMP
Experience with and a thorough knowledge of queuing systems and grid software solutions
Experience in designing, deploying, and administering UNIX-based HPC systems, preferably in an academic environment
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Educational benefits
Company
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an American private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2019-04-26Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Chagani Sajjadali
Lehigh Athletics Partnership Rep
Edward Lopez
Intern for LU/United Nations Partnership
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