University of Kentucky
Director of Research Computing Infra
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $108K - $184K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ August 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Director of Research Computing Infra. The role involves leading the development, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing, data analysis platforms, and storage systems to support research activities at university, state, national, and international levels. The director will collaborate with various research institutes and ITS leadership to implement scalable solutions and manage a skilled technical team.
Highlights
- Lead development and optimization of research-focused cyberinfrastructure and computational sciences platforms.
- Collaborate with the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and the Center for Computational Sciences to meet researcher needs.
- Develop cost-effective infrastructure using commercial cloud solutions.
- Manage a technical team including staff, consultants, and students.
- Partner with ITS leadership to enhance research productivity.
- Required advanced expertise in research cyberinfrastructure, cloud computing, technical architectures, and data storage solutions.
- Strong understanding of diverse research computing technologies across biomedical informatics, engineering, data science, and computational humanities.
- Proven leadership and strategic execution skills in research computing environments.
- Minimum requirements: MS degree, 8 years related experience; doctoral degree and network certification preferred.
- Salary range: $107,994-183,581 per year; full-time staff position.
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Director of Research Computing Infra
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Director of Research Computing Infra
Requisition Number | RE50873
Working Title | Director of Research Computing Infrastructure
Department Name | 3L900:ITS Research Enablement & Outreach
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 52
Salary Range | $107,994-183,581/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time. Walking with packages up to 25 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday, primarily 8:00am – 5:00pm. On call as needed.
Job Summary | Lead the Future of Research Computing Infrastructure at the University of Kentucky!
Are you passionate about advancing research-focused cyberinfrastructure and driving innovation in computational sciences? The University of Kentucky is seeking a Director of Research Computing Infrastructure, a visionary leader who will oversee the development, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing, data analysis platforms, and storage systems that support researchers at the University, State, National, and International levels.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
Work closely with the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and the Center for Computational Sciences to identify and support the evolving needs of researchers. Implement cutting-edge, scalable solutions that enhance computational research capabilities while fostering innovation. Develop and manage a cost-effective infrastructure, leveraging commercial cloud solutions when applicable. Lead a highly skilled team of technical staff, consultants, and students, ensuring smooth operations and strategic development. Collaborate with UK’s ITS leadership to maximize efficiency and improve research productivity across the university.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
Advanced expertise in research cyberinfrastructure, cloud computing, technical architectures, and data storage solutions.A deep understanding of computing technologies across a diverse range of research fields, including biomedical informatics, engineering, data science, and computational humanities. Proven leadership skills to engage with researchers, institutional executives, and external organizations while fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Strategic thinking and tactical execution to enhance UK’s role as a leader in research computing.
If you’re ready to shape the future of computational research and drive impactful technological advancements, we want to hear from you!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | An established record of accomplishments demonstrated by engagement with researchers and users as well as extensive experience with managing, operating and delivering research cyberinfrastructure services. In-depth understanding of research cyberinfrastructure landscape and demonstrated experience with processes for procurement, deployment, and operation. Strong organizational skills. Track record of successfully managing complex projects involving vendors, software developers, IT staff, and research stakeholders. Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify process issues and resolve them through policy, procedures, and software checks. Excellent program-development skills for creating and developing innovative services and tools. Ability to analyze and assess needs in research computing administration. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a commitment to high-quality customer service. Capable of implementing and managing the operational aspects of a Research Computing Infrastructure, including the development of standards and expectations.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Doctoral level degree completed or nearing completion, in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, or extensive / advanced computational science & research computing, and network management job experience preferred.
Network Certification preferred (e.g., Cisco, CCIE)
Deadline to Apply | 08/05/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE50873
Working Title | Director of Research Computing Infrastructure
Department Name | 3L900:ITS Research Enablement & Outreach
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 52
Salary Range | $107,994-183,581/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time. Walking with packages up to 25 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday, primarily 8:00am – 5:00pm. On call as needed.
Job Summary | Lead the Future of Research Computing Infrastructure at the University of Kentucky!
Are you passionate about advancing research-focused cyberinfrastructure and driving innovation in computational sciences? The University of Kentucky is seeking a Director of Research Computing Infrastructure, a visionary leader who will oversee the development, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing, data analysis platforms, and storage systems that support researchers at the University, State, National, and International levels.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
Work closely with the Institute for Biomedical Informatics and the Center for Computational Sciences to identify and support the evolving needs of researchers. Implement cutting-edge, scalable solutions that enhance computational research capabilities while fostering innovation. Develop and manage a cost-effective infrastructure, leveraging commercial cloud solutions when applicable. Lead a highly skilled team of technical staff, consultants, and students, ensuring smooth operations and strategic development. Collaborate with UK’s ITS leadership to maximize efficiency and improve research productivity across the university.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
Advanced expertise in research cyberinfrastructure, cloud computing, technical architectures, and data storage solutions.A deep understanding of computing technologies across a diverse range of research fields, including biomedical informatics, engineering, data science, and computational humanities. Proven leadership skills to engage with researchers, institutional executives, and external organizations while fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Strategic thinking and tactical execution to enhance UK’s role as a leader in research computing.
If you’re ready to shape the future of computational research and drive impactful technological advancements, we want to hear from you!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | An established record of accomplishments demonstrated by engagement with researchers and users as well as extensive experience with managing, operating and delivering research cyberinfrastructure services. In-depth understanding of research cyberinfrastructure landscape and demonstrated experience with processes for procurement, deployment, and operation. Strong organizational skills. Track record of successfully managing complex projects involving vendors, software developers, IT staff, and research stakeholders. Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify process issues and resolve them through policy, procedures, and software checks. Excellent program-development skills for creating and developing innovative services and tools. Ability to analyze and assess needs in research computing administration. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a commitment to high-quality customer service. Capable of implementing and managing the operational aspects of a Research Computing Infrastructure, including the development of standards and expectations.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Doctoral level degree completed or nearing completion, in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, or extensive / advanced computational science & research computing, and network management job experience preferred.
Network Certification preferred (e.g., Cisco, CCIE)
Deadline to Apply | 08/05/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems or relevant computational science or engineering field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have five years of related work experience in progressive leadership, as demonstrated through leadership of scientific, technology, and/or computational advancement and collaboration?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least five years of experience assessing and implementing advanced technology architectures in various research areas?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you published academic articles in an academic peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings in a discipline related to computer science or research computing?
- Yes
- No
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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