* lifewatch eric seeks an experienced chief technology officer to lead and coordinate the development of its technological infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with cutting-edge global standards and advances in europe and beyond.
location: lifewatch eric headquarters is in seville, spain.
position: full-time position, with an option to work four days per week. We offer a four-year term, with the potential for an additional four-year extension.
main responsibilities:
as cto, you will report to the ceo and, together with the cfo, serve as a member of the executive board, collaborating with directors of the common facilities and distributed centres.
1. infrastructure development and implementation: lead the coordination of lifewatch eric's expanding e-science infrastructure, integrating diverse new technologies.
2. technology planning: stay at the forefront of technology trends to identify innovations that could enhance lifewatch eric's infrastructure and processes.
3. user-centered design: prioritize user experience to ensure the infrastructure meets the needs of researchers and other stakeholders.
4. trusted advisor: establish lifewatch eric as a trusted advisor within the scientific community and among policy-makers.
minimum requirements:
1. a strong track record in information and communication technologies (ict) areas.
2. fluency in english; spanish proficiency is an advantage.
3. at least five years of experience in technology leadership, with expertise in strategy, planning, implementation, and operations.
4. deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their relevance to the eu scientific landscape.
5. leadership skill: ability to lead and motivate technical teams to achieve ambitious goals and timelines.
6. technological insight: capability to understand user requirements, tech trends, and societal influences.
7. high-performance computing and data management: experience with data-intensive computing and the ability to project technological developments within budget constraints.
8. technical expertise: proficiency in network technologies, optimization, database management, web standards, and data integration, including semantic data approaches.
9. security and risk management: strong understanding of information security and risk management practices.
10. communication and vision: a results-driven approach with the ability to inspire technical and non-technical audiences through clear communication.
the vacancy is subject to the following procedure: a short covering letter and curriculum vitae in europass format and annexes, shall be written in english and submitted to the chair of the lifewatch eric general assembly at (*) and cc the ceo at (ceo@lifewatch).
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