Computer / Data Support Specialist

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Southampton is seeking a permanent Computing/Data Support Specialist to assist academic staff and students with computationally-intensive research within the School of Ocean and Earth Science. This role involves supporting research projects and specific software on Windows and Linux. The university offers a friendly environment, professional development opportunities, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Annual leave

Contributory pension

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting computationally-intensive research.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience providing specialist advice and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support academic staff and students with research.
• Manage specific software on Windows and Linux workstations.
• Assist in various research projects.

Skills

Relevant computing skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Software on Windows and Linux

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton. We have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges. The School of Ocean and Earth Science is seeking to recruit a permanent Computing/Data Support Specialist. This individual will support computationally-intensive research and education within the Geology & Geophysics, and Physical Oceanography groups within the School of Ocean and Earth Science. The post will be based at the University of Southampton Waterfront Campus.

The Role And About You

You will support academic staff, PhD students and undergraduate students within the Physical Oceanography and Geology & Geophysics research groups with computationally-intensive research and education. This will include support of subject specific software on Windows and Linux workstations, as well as supporting specific research projects.

To be successful in this role

You will have relevant computing skills and experience and be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills are needed to provide specialist advice, guidance and recommendations.

What We Can Offer You

You will join a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team, working in a friendly and inclusive environment. We offer opportunities for training and professional development, and a generous benefits package including annual leave, contributory pension, staff discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellbeing support.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof. Jon Bull at [e-mail]

Working at the University of Southampton

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.