Scientific Computing Manager
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | Withington, Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MI/26/06 |
Summary
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientific Computing manager to join our dynamic IT and Scientific Computing Team at the CRUK Manchester Institute. The highly interdisciplinary team has a wide range of skills and provides platforms and services for reproducible computational research that covers the entire data analysis lifecycle. You will collaborate with the team to deliver high‑performance computing, data analysis, management, and storage services for the CRUK Manchester Institute and the CRUK National Biomarker Centre.
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge scientific computing technologies, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, and contribute to the development of new and improved services. It also provides valuable experience in service delivery, project management, and training.
In consultation with the Head of IT and Scientific Computing you will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Scientific Computing team.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of excellent Scientific Computing infrastructure and services to support the team’s mission to facilitate high throughput data analysis and ensure that best practices in Scientific Computing are accessible and applied across the organisation.
This role requires on-site presence five days a week due to the necessity of personal user interaction. However, the Institute offers a flexible working policy and environment.
About you:
You should have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or HPC-based or other computational focussed subject PLUS significant relevant experience in a research role or leading computational research support role OR other postgraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline or HPC-based or other computational focussed subject PLUS extensive relevant experience in a research role or leading computational research support role.
the use of scientific computing platform(s).
You will have excellent communication skills together with a proven ability to work both independently and effectively within a team. Meticulous documentation of changes and processes is essential. Experience in line management and technologies such as virtualisation, containerisation, and software development are beneficial. A strong technical understanding of the technologies used in the IT and Scientific Computing team is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and researchers. Excellent communication skills are required to bridge diverse expertise and support cohesive service delivery. A scientific background enables the post holder to interpret complex research needs and translate them into effective Scientific Computing services. Solid project management skills are also necessary to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
What you will get in return:
• Working in an exciting team with highly talented domain experts and exposure to a broad range of different technologies.
• Gaining experience in working with frontier technologies and methods.
• The opportunity to attend relevant training courses.
• Contributing to improving the treatment of cancer patients.
• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the new Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk) and CRUKs National Biomarker Centre (https://cruknbc.org), in South Manchester.
We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.
Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials.
The Institute has access to outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientific Computing manager to join our dynamic IT and Scientific Computing Team at the CRUK Manchester Institute. The highly interdisciplinary team has a wide range of skills and provides platforms and services for reproducible computational research that covers the entire data analysis lifecycle. You will collaborate with the team to deliver high‑performance computing, data analysis, management, and storage services for the CRUK Manchester Institute and the CRUK National Biomarker Centre.
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge scientific computing technologies, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, and contribute to the development of new and improved services. It also provides valuable experience in service delivery, project management, and training.
In consultation with the Head of IT and Scientific Computing you will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Scientific Computing team.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of excellent Scientific Computing infrastructure and services to support the team’s mission to facilitate high throughput data analysis and ensure that best practices in Scientific Computing are accessible and applied across the organisation.
This role requires on-site presence five days a week due to the necessity of personal user interaction. However, the Institute offers a flexible working policy and environment.
About you:
You should have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or HPC-based or other computational focussed subject PLUS significant relevant experience in a research role or leading computational research support role OR other postgraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline or HPC-based or other computational focussed subject PLUS extensive relevant experience in a research role or leading computational research support role.
the use of scientific computing platform(s).
You will have excellent communication skills together with a proven ability to work both independently and effectively within a team. Meticulous documentation of changes and processes is essential. Experience in line management and technologies such as virtualisation, containerisation, and software development are beneficial. A strong technical understanding of the technologies used in the IT and Scientific Computing team is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and researchers. Excellent communication skills are required to bridge diverse expertise and support cohesive service delivery. A scientific background enables the post holder to interpret complex research needs and translate them into effective Scientific Computing services. Solid project management skills are also necessary to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
What you will get in return:
• Working in an exciting team with highly talented domain experts and exposure to a broad range of different technologies.
• Gaining experience in working with frontier technologies and methods.
• The opportunity to attend relevant training courses.
• Contributing to improving the treatment of cancer patients.
• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the new Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk) and CRUKs National Biomarker Centre (https://cruknbc.org), in South Manchester.
We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.
Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials.
The Institute has access to outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/careers/