Senior Director – Scientific Computing, Research Infrastructure

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Develop and execute a multi-year strategy and roadmap for scientific computing, research data infrastructure, cloud services, and emerging technologies .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in scientific computing, research data infrastructure, and cloud services, with a strong focus on leadership, strategic planning, and compliance in research environments. Proven ability to manage high-performance computing infrastructure and lead teams in delivering responsive research computing services.

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Scientific ComputingCloud Computing InitiativesLeadership and Personnel ManagementHigh-Performance Computing InfrastructureData Infrastructure Management

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningAI for ResearchComputational BiologyData ScienceLinux System AdministrationContainer TechnologiesCapacity PlanningVirtualizationDisaster RecoveryData Sharing

Soft Skills

Strategic Partnership BuildingUser SupportTeam LeadershipConsultationTraining

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsScientific Software EnvironmentsHybrid Computing ArchitecturesResearch CyberinfrastructureResource Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD or Terminal Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

BiomedicalAcademicHealthcareResearch-Intensive EnvironmentsComplianceRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year strategy and roadmap for scientific computing, research data infrastructure, cloud services, and emerging technologies
Advise institutional and research leadership on machine learning, AI for research, omics, computational biology, and large-scale data science
Direct the architecture, operation, capacity planning, and lifecycle management of high-performance computing infrastructure, including clusters, CPU/GPU resources, virtualization, containerization, and scientific software environments
Lead enterprise research cloud strategy and hybrid computing architectures across on-premises and cloud platforms
Direct research data infrastructure and lifecycle management, including storage, archival, backup, disaster recovery, data sharing, and long-term stewardship
Establish governance and investment frameworks for research cyberinfrastructure
Ensure security, privacy, compliance, and risk management for research computing environments
Build strategic partnerships with investigators, research centers, departments, and core facilities
Ensure responsive research computing services, including resource delivery, consultation, training, user support, advanced computational methods, and utilization measurement
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing scientific computing team
Supervise research operations and personnel
Formulate and implement program strategies, plans, and goals
Develop policies and institutional agreements
Serve as principal liaison between the program, university leadership, and outside entities
Develop and execute budgets and costing strategies
Build internal and external stakeholder constituencies
Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in scientific computing, research infrastructure, or enterprise computing environments for research
Minimum of 5 years of leadership and personnel management experience
Experience supporting biomedical, academic, healthcare, or research-intensive environments through cloud platforms and services, Linux system administration, and container technologies for research
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-scale scientific computing and storage infrastructure
Experience leading cloud computing initiatives and hybrid infrastructure environments
PhD or terminal degree preferred; focus in scientific, computational, or a technical discipline preferred
Must provide proof of continuous eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Cover letter and resume required
Employment may require a criminal background check
References may be requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits