Senior Scientific Computing Engineer – Linux Clusters

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Scientific Computing Officer to help expand the Linux computing systems supporting a 200+-node cluster and over 40 petabytes of storage.

You will configure Windows and Mac computers in a Linux-based environment, work with Ceph storage and Slurm scheduling, and develop automation scripts. This is a fixed-term role to 30 September 2026 with opportunities to lead projects and build skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or developing IT systems in academic, commercial or research settings.
• Experience configuring Windows and Mac computers within a Linux-based environment.
• Knowledge of clustered storage systems (Ceph) and job scheduling software (Slurm) would be helpful but not required.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash or Perl) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand the LMB Linux computing systems and cluster environment.
• Contribute to storage and scheduling setups (Ceph, Slurm) and assist with administration.
• Configure Windows and Mac machines in a Linux-based environment.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash/Perl).
• Collaborate across teams and lead projects across multiple platforms.

Skills

Linux

Scripting (Bash/Perl)

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Open source software

Tools

Ceph

Slurm

Windows

Mac management

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Scientific Computing Officer to help expand the Linux computing systems supporting a 200+-node cluster and over 40 petabytes of storage.

You will configure Windows and Mac computers in a Linux-based environment, work with Ceph storage and Slurm scheduling, and develop automation scripts. This is a fixed-term role to 30 September 2026 with opportunities to lead projects and build skills.