Scientific Computing Officer - Scientific Computing - Structural Studies - LMB 2801

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Fixed term, 4 years

Applications are invited for the post of Scientific Computing Officer. This role is within a small team, supporting and implementing the latest open-source technologies running on Linux servers used for High Performance Computing and distributed scale-out storage. You will share responsibilities for a client environment encompassing Linux, Mac and PC systems, ensuring optimal performance whilst maintaining security. You should have support/development experience in either a commercial, academic or research environment, and practical knowledge of scripting languages such as bash or perl. Hands-on experience of clustered file systems (eg ceph) and job scheduling systems (eg slurm) is desirable but not essential. The majority of software used is open-source, so you will need good problem-solving skills. Many of our systems are built in-house from the component level up, so this is an opportunity to appreciate every level of the scientific computing stack. You should have strong creative, team working and communication skills, and be able to organise and prioritise work independently. This position will suit an inquiring person, wishing to lead projects and build skills on a large number of platforms and systems.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jake Grimmett, 01223 267019 or jog@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. Further information about the benefits available can be found at http://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

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If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 19 April 2026

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.