Senior AVP, Strategic Research Computing & HPC

University of Rochester; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks an Associate Vice President for Research Computing to lead vision, strategy, and execution of institution-wide HPC and data-intensive research infrastructure. You will guide enterprise-scale initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving faculty needs and national standards.

As a senior IT and research leader, you will collaborate with faculty, research leadership, and external agencies to position UR as a national leader in computational science and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Doctoral or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in informatics/computational research; leadership preferred.
• Experience in higher education research environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set long-range strategic plans for research computing including HPC, storage, AI/ML, cloud, and security.
• Lead cross-functional teams responsible for system design, support, and compliance.
• Engage faculty and external partners to align services with research needs.

Skills

HPC architectures

Cloud environments

Leadership

Research computing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral or advanced degree

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks an Associate Vice President for Research Computing to lead vision, strategy, and execution of institution-wide HPC and data-intensive research infrastructure. You will guide enterprise-scale initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving faculty needs and national standards.

As a senior IT and research leader, you will collaborate with faculty, research leadership, and external agencies to position UR as a national leader in computational science and digital