IT specialist for high-performance computing

IOCB Prague is a world-leading scientific institution dedicated to chemical and biological research. We place a strong emphasis on translating basic research findings into practical applications.

The Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (cryo-EM) Core Facility studies the 3D structure of proteins and their complexes. The team provides expertise in cryo-EM data collection and analysis. In collaboration with the High-Performance Computing group (HPCg), we offer an advanced environment for cryo-EM data processing on a local parallel computing cluster featuring approximately 400 CPU nodes, 90 GPU nodes, and 3 PB of storage space.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the cryo-EM Core Facility, working closely with HPCg and the IOCB IT department (ITS). The primary responsibility is to deploy, configure, test, and maintain cryo-EM software on local hardware. In collaboration with HPCg and ITS, the candidate will help design deployment strategies, oversee software administration and monitoring, contribute to automated cryo-EM pipelines, maintain documentation, participate in operational meetings, provide usage statistics, and report on ongoing developments.

This position offers a stimulating environment alongside top-tier research scientists, access to advanced computing hardware, and hands-on experience with HPC infrastructure. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development within the HPC ecosystem, all within a flexible and motivating workplace at a globally recognized research institution.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, test, and maintain software, with a focus on cryo-EM data analysis tools
• Administer and monitor software systems to ensure optimal performance
• Prepare, maintain, and update software documentation
• Adapt the software environment to meet the evolving needs of scientific users
• Continuously improve and optimize the cryo-EM software environment for research workflows