Director/Sr. Director of Center for High

Reporting to the Vice Provost of Research Partnerships & Planning and Chief Research Officer (CRO), Academic Affairs the Director of The Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) will assume a pivotal role at the University of Utah. This position will lead the strategic direction in research computing and data to support and advance the Universitys pioneering computational and data-enabled research (both open and protected). The Director of CHPC will provide visionary leadership, experience, strategic direction, and execution guidance to shape the future research computing and data cyberinfrastructure across the University of Utah. They will provide resource and budget planning, faculty support, and expertise in research computing and data. The Director of CHPC will be a strategic thinker with an open and collaborative style who fosters teamwork, sustains a learning environment for growing number of staff and develops an open, engaged culture that engenders trust from the broader university-wide research community.This position may be filled at either the Director or Senior Director level, depending on the selected candidates qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.About the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) - The Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) at the University of Utah provides advanced computing and data systems and services that support cutting-edge scholarship and innovation across all disciplines. The CHPC partners with faculty, researchers, and institutional stakeholders to design and operate, scalable and performant computing environments that enable data-intensive and computationally complex research. In addition to supporting traditional high-performance computing workloads, CHPC plays a critical role in developing and maintaining computational environments for artificial intelligence (AI) and research with sensitive information that must meet federal and sponsor compliance requirements. Through collaboration, technical expertise, and a commitment to service, the CHPC advances the University of Utahs research mission by delivering reliable, trustworthy, and forward-looking research computing infrastructure.More information can be found at chpc.utah.edu.About the Vice Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer, Academic AffairsThe Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer, Academic Affairs, drives research growth across the University of Utahs Academic Affairs units. As part of an R1 institution recognized for very high research activity, the office champions research across colleges, builds partnerships, and brings people together around shared research priorities. The office oversees a portfolio of research institutes, including the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC), the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI), the Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals (ICSM), the Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), and the developing Interactive Digital Experience (IDX) institute. Key responsibilities include strategic research planning, partnership development, institute oversight, and research enablement.About the University of UtahLocated in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utahs system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the Big 12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.