Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Senior AI Systems Administrator with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately to contract end date 31-Dec-2027, with flexibility to work from our Dublin or Galway offices. Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations. With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for Advanced Computing (HPC, Data, AI, Quantum) in Ireland and Europe, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data platforms to for computational sciences, AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental informatics, life sciences, deeptech/material sciences, urban sciences, and other disciplines. ICHEC works in close partnership with national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition. Research Fellow salary scale €65,889 - €86,014 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on January 5, 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interviews are planned to be held during the w/c January 19, 2025. *Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Systems Administrator will be responsible for the design, setup and day-to-day administration of the AI Factory Antenna in Ireland (AIF IRL-Antenna) infrastructure supporting AI development and experimentation. This includes maintaining compute and storage systems, provisioning commercial resources, and ensuring reliable integration with other EuroHPC AI Factory infrastructures. The role supports the delivery of secure, accessible and efficient HPC and data infrastructure resources for users across enterprise, public sector and research communities. Duties As a member of the ICHEC Systems Administration Team, provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship on management of HPC, Data, AI infrastructures, and work closely with the ICHEC Software Platforms Engineering Team. Design, install, and configure servers, storage, and networking components for the AI Factory IRL-Antenna sovereign infrastructure. Collaborate with other EuroHPC AI Factory infrastructure teams to enable cross-site access and resource federation. Administer Linux-based systems and ensure system reliability, backups, monitoring, and updates. Manage access control, user accounts, and permissions according to security policies. Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets. Provision and manage commercial cloud resources for project and user workloads. Ensure cost-efficient use and tracking of cloud credits and allocations. Work with Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to support user onboarding, troubleshooting, and environment setup. Prepare and maintain user and system administration guides, installation procedures, and FAQs. Apply security updates, monitor logs, and ensure GDPR-compliant access to data environments. Participate in system audits, performance tuning, and incident response. This position is for an experienced highly motivated problem‑solver, with a creative and analytical mind, who is excited to build new solutions that will have a global impact. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS A postgraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT Systems or related field with 10+ years of experience in software development, software platform or infrastructure engineering, DevOps. Strong knowledge of: Linux server administration and shell scripting. Network setup, VPNs, firewalls. Identity & Access Management (e.g., LDAP, SSO, OAuth2). Virtualisation, containerisation & orchestration environments (VMs, Docker, Kubernetes). Container image management, registries, vulnerability scanning. Cloud resource provisioning and management. Experience with configuration automation tools (e.g. Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform, OpenTOFU) desirable. Understanding of data protection and secure computing practices. Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting. GIT-style version control and CI/CD approaches. Experience with monitoring, observability, and configuration management. Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Familiarity with GDPR-compliant data environments and data governance principles an advantage. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. We reserve the right to re‑advertise or extend the closing date for this post. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading research institution in Ireland is seeking an AI Systems Administrator to manage HPC and AI infrastructures. The role involves server configuration, Linux system administration, and cloud resources provisioning, supporting AI development and experimentation. The ideal candidate should have a postgraduate degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, especially in Linux and cloud environments. The position offers a competitive salary and is available immediately with a contract until the end of 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A national science research center in Galway is seeking a Quantum Computational Scientist to join their Quantum-HPC Team. The role involves R&D in quantum-enabled algorithms, working on national and European projects, and preparing training courses. Candidates should have a relevant Master's or Ph.D., experience in quantum systems, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++. This position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility to work from various locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
17:00 (Irish Time) on 5th January , 2026 AI Systems Administrator AI Systems Administrator Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a AI Systems Administrator with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately to contract end date 31-Dec-2027, with flexibility to work from our Dublin or Galway offices. Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations. With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for Advanced Computing (HPC, Data, AI, Quantum) in Ireland and Europe, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data platforms to for computational sciences, AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental informatics, life sciences, deeptech/material sciences, urban sciences, and other disciplines. ICHEC works in close partnership with national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition. For more details about this position, reach out via careers@ichec .ie Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 5th January , 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interviews are planned to be held during the w/c 19th January 2026. *Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement JOB DESCRIPTION The Systems Administrator work on the design, setup and day-to-day administration of the AI Factory Antenna in Ireland (AIF IRL-Antenna) infrastructure supporting AI development and experimentation. This includes maintaining compute and storage systems, provisioning commercial resources, and ensuring reliable integration with other EuroHPC AI Factory infrastructures. The role supports the delivery of secure, accessible and efficient HPC and data infrastructure resources for users across enterprise, public sector and research communities. Duties As a member of the ICHEC Systems Administration Team work on management of HPC, Data, AI infrastructures, and work closely with the ICHEC Software Platforms Engineering Team. Design, install, and configure servers, storage, and networking components for the AI Factory IRL-Antenna sovereign infrastructure. Collaborate with other EuroHPC AI Factory infrastructure teams to enable cross-site access and resource federation. Administer Linux-based systems and ensure system reliability, backups, monitoring, and updates. Manage access control, user accounts, and permissions according to security policies. Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets. Provision and manage commercial cloud resources for project and user workloads. Ensure cost-efficient use and tracking of cloud credits and allocations. Work with Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to support user onboarding, troubleshooting, and environment setup. Prepare and maintain user and system administration guides, installation procedures, and FAQs. Apply security updates, monitor logs, and ensure GDPR-compliant access to data environments. Participate in system audits, performance tuning, and incident response. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS A postgraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT Systems or related field with 4+ years of experience in software development, software platform or infrastructure engineering, DevOps. Strong knowledge of: Linux server administration and shell scripting. Network setup, VPNs, firewalls. Identity & Access Management (e.g., LDAP, SSO, OAuth2). Virtualisation, containerisation & orchestration environments (VMs, Docker, Kubernetes). Container image management, registries, vulnerability scanning. Cloud resource provisioning and management. Experience with configuration automation tools (e.g. Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform, OpenTOFU) desirable. Understanding of data protection and secure computing practices. Proficiency in: Python and Bash scripting. GIT-style version control and CI/CD approaches. Experience with monitoring, observability, and configuration management. Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Familiarity with GDPR-compliant data environments and data governance principles an advantage. Continuing Professional Development/Training Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Quantum Computational Scientist (Many Body) Quantum Computational Scientist Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Quantum Computational Scientist with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately to contract end date 31-Dec-2028, with flexibility to work from our Dublin or Galway offices. Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations. With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for Advanced Computing (HPC, Data, AI, Quantum) in Ireland and Europe, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data platforms to for computational sciences, AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental informatics, life sciences, deep tech/material sciences, urban sciences, and other disciplines. ICHEC works in close partnership with national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition. Salary Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the pay scale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Closing date Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 4th January, 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interview Interviews are planned to be held during the w/c 19th January, 2026. Job Description The successful candidate will join the Quantum-HPC Team at ICHEC to work on national and European projects, particularly the European Quantum Excellence Centre and EuroHPC Quantum-HPC integration projects. Duties The nature of work and duties will span the following areas: R&D in quantum-enabled algorithms and software libraries targeting NISQ systems. Work in close collaboration with European and internal partners in research and industry. Prepare and deliver relevant training courses to academia, industry and public sector. Contribute to other quantum computing projects and skills development activities at national and European levels. Disseminate the outcomes of ICHEC’s work through reports, publications and presentations. This position is for a highly motivated problem‑solver, with a creative and analytical mind, who is excited to build new solutions that will have a global impact. Eligibility Requirements A Master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in domain related to computational quantum physics, quantum information processing, quantum computing, or similar (including tutoring, teaching). Experience with many-body quantum systems (e.g., particularly Hubbard/Heisenberg lattice models and correlated electron systems), quantum Monte Carlo/variational Monte Carlo or path integral for simulating quantum systems. Strong mathematical foundation, including linear algebra, Hilbert space, operator algebras, and tensor network methods. Proficiency in scientific programming, with experience in Python, C++ or similar programming languages. Experience with quantum optimisation algorithms (e.g., QAOA, VQE, quantum annealing), or quantum algorithms for data analytics, including quantum machine learning or linear systems solvers (e.g., HHL), targeting analogue and/or digital quantum computing. Understanding of quantum hardware technologies and their constraints for simulation and algorithm design. Experience with relevant quantum computing software frameworks (such as Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane). Experience with high-performance and/or cloud computing environments. Familiarity with hybrid classical-quantum computing workflows. Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipeline and tools. Continuing Professional Development Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full‑time, fixed‑term position as a Senior Software Performance Engineer with the Irish Centre for High‑End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately to contract end date 31-Dec-2027, with flexibility to work from our Dublin or Galway offices. Irish Centre for High‑End Computing (ICHEC) ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High‑Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations. With a highly ambitious leading‑edge Strategy for Advanced Computing (HPC, Data, AI, Quantum) in Ireland and Europe, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data platforms to for computational sciences, AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental informatics, life sciences, deeptech/material sciences, urban sciences, and other disciplines. ICHEC works in close partnership with national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition. Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €65,889 - €86,014 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part‑time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on January 5, 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interviews are planned to be held during the w/c January 19, 2025. *Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Software Platform Engineer will play a central role in developing, maintaining and supporting the AI‑related software infrastructure of the AI Factory Antenna in Ireland (AIF IRL‑Antenna). This includes building software and platform components to enable AI workloads on sovereign and federated infrastructure. The engineer will ensure robust, user‑friendly, and reproducible environments for AI users from startup/SME to enterprise, public sector and research communities. Duties: Key responsibilities include the following: Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to members in the ICHEC Platform Engineering Team. Develop, deploy and maintain AI development platforms and environments on: The AI Factory IRL‑Antenna sovereign infrastructure Linked EuroHPC AI Factory infrastructures in France and Luxembourg. EU‑based commercial cloud resources. Implement resource management, workflow orchestration, and automation pipelines (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, MLOps). Build and maintain reusable software infrastructure for AI‑type resource management, workflows, and MLOps, ensuring reproducibility and performance optimisation. Integrate and maintain performance monitoring, logging, and system reliability tooling. Support software reusability, version control, and automation through containerisation and DevOps best practices. Work closely with Customer Success Managers (CSMs) and technical teams to onboard, guide, and troubleshoot customer projects. Prepare user‑facing documentation, platform usage guides, and operational FAQs. This position is for an experienced highly motivated problem‑solver, with a creative and analytical mind, who is excited to build new solutions that will have a global impact. Eligibility Requirements A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with at least 10 years of experience in software development, software platform or infrastructure engineering, DevOps. Proficiency in many of the following: Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Monitoring, observability, and configuration management. Working in cloud and/or hybrid computing environments. Strong knowledge of GIT‑style version control and CI/CD approaches. Proven ability in software system design, with distributed systems a plus. MLOps and workflow tools (GitLab CI, MLflow, Airflow, etc.). Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch). Working knowledge of Identity & Access Management (e.g., LDAP, SSO, OAuth2). Linux systems administration and automation (Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform, etc.). Experience using distributed computing products and platforms such as Airflow, Spark, Kafka etc. Familiarity with GDPR‑compliant data environments and data governance principles an advantage. Examples of personal GitHub projects or contributions to open‑source projects an advantage. Continuing Professional Development Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. We reserve the right to re‑advertise or extend the closing date for this post. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading national computing center in Ireland is seeking a Quantum Computational Scientist to join their Quantum-HPC Team. The role involves R&D in quantum algorithms, collaboration on national and European projects, and developing training courses. Candidates should possess a master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field with proficiency in scientific programming. This position comes with a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology research center in Ireland seeks an experienced Senior AI Systems Administrator. You will oversee the design and administration of infrastructure supporting AI development, collaborate with engineering teams, and require extensive expertise in Linux and cloud management. The position offers a salary range of €65,889 - €86,014 per annum. The role is based in Galway or Dublin, with closing date for applications on January 5, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed-term position as a Quantum Computational Scientist with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately to contract end date 31-Dec-2028, with flexibility to work from our Dublin or Galway offices. Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations. With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for Advanced Computing (HPC, Data, AI, Quantum) in Ireland and Europe, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data platforms to for computational sciences, AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental informatics, life sciences, deeptech/material sciences, urban sciences, and other disciplines. ICHEC works in close partnership with national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition. Salary Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on January 5, 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Interviews are planned to be held during the w/c January 19, 2026. Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will join the Quantum-HPC Team at ICHEC to work on national and European projects, particularly the European Quantum Excellence Centre and EuroHPC Quantum-HPC integration projects. Duties: R&D in quantum-enabled algorithms and software libraries targeting NISQ systems. Work in close collaboration with European and internal partners in research and industry. Prepare and deliver relevant training courses to academia, industry and public sector. Contribute to other quantum computing projects and skills development activities at national and European levels. Disseminate the outcomes of ICHEC’s work through reports, publications and presentations. This position is for a highly motivated problem-solver, with a creative and analytical mind, who is excited to build new solutions that will have a global impact. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS A master's degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a Ph.D. in domain related to quantum computing, quantum information processing, or similar (including tutoring, teaching). Experience with some quantum algorithms like QFT, QPE, Grover, Shor, quantum machine learning or linear systems solvers (e.g., HHL). Exposure to hybrid quantum-classical models and variational circuits on analogue and/or digital quantum computing. Experience in machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised methods, and their applications. Exposure to statistical tools for data interpretation, probability and information theory used for model evaluation. Proficiency in scientific programming, with experience in Python, C++ or similar programming languages. Experience with quantum computing software frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Experience applying ML or QML to Earth Observation (EO) data, such as satellite imagery or geospatial data analysis. Experience with quantum optimisation algorithms or methods, such as QAOA, VQE, or quantum annealing. Experience with high-performance and/or cloud computing environments. Familiarity with hybrid computing workflows. Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipeline and tools. Continuing Professional Development/Training: Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A national computing research center in Ireland seeks a Senior Software Performance Engineer to enhance AI workloads. You will lead the development of software infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance. Ideal candidates have a Master's in Computer Science and 10 years’ experience, including expertise in Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers a salary range of €65,889 - €86,014 per annum with potential for remote work from Galway or Dublin. #J-18808-Ljbffr
