Work at HPC2N

High Performance Computing Center North (HPC2N) is one of Sweden's leading supercomputing centers.

HPC2N is based at Umeå University, and is a joint venture between the Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Luleå University of Technology, Mid Sweden University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and Umeå University.

HPC2N is operating high-performance parallel computer systems and networks, large-scale disk and tape storage systems. We work closely with researchers to be able to utilize our resources in the best possible way.

HPC2N works in an international environment, a high level of proficiency in both spoken and written English is a requirement. Requirements also include the ability to independently plan, organize, document and follow up on your work, but also on social skills and ability to communicate with colleagues and users.

Umeå University wants to offer an environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. In each recruitment we aim to increase diversity and use the opportunity for affirmative action. 

Open positions

NEW Three open positions at HPC2N/SciLifeLab, Umeå University

Application Deadline: 15 March 2023

• Research Engineer - System Developer, IT  
• Research Engineer - Data Engineer
• Research Engineer - Data Steward

All are permanent positions and full time.

SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) focuses on data-driven research, within fields essential for improving people’s lives, detecting and treating diseases, protecting biodiversity and creating sustainability.

The DDLS program is now establishing a national Data Science Node in “Epidemiology and Biology of Infections” at Umeå University with a national responsibility to develop national data services and to provide bioinformatics support. The four Data Science Nodes of the program are responsible for bioinformatics support and the development of data services and tools for the different scientific fields of the program. Each node is organized locally and is integrated in a strong environment for research and data within its field. The employment and placement are at Umeå University and the work is led by SciLifeLab Data Centre.