Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum (pro rata if part time)


CSE/School of Informatics


Full time: 35 hours per week


Fixed term: 5 years



The School of Informatics invites applications for a Clusters and Systems Administrator within our Research and Teaching team.

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Linux systems manager with strong interpersonal skills and a keen interest in High Performance Computing (HPC)?


Are you looking to step into the fast-evolving world of GPUs and Machine Learning? Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge software across a range of disciplines and thrive on the challenge of learning emerging technologies?



We have an exciting opportunity within our Research and Teaching team as a Clusters and Systems Administrator that offers a diverse and engaging workload. In this role, you'll be directly supporting a cohort of PhD students -- from advising on their day-to-day hardware needs to designing and configuring high-end HPC systems.



This post is full-time (35 hours per week); fixed term for 5 years however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.



The salary for this post is

40,497 to 48,149

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Knowledge of Unix/Linux and a relevant programming/scripting language Knowledge of HPC/GPU systems Good Interpersonal skills dealing with support issues Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work accurately as a member of a team within the framework of clear precedent and defined policies.

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Application Information

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

9 June 2025.

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