Launch your HPC career with LECAD and HPCTRAIN!

16.07.2026

Are you a recent graduate or an early-career professional passionate about High Performance Computing (HPC), scientific computing, software engineering, or GPU technologies?

The LECAD Laboratory is currently offering two funded HPCTRAIN traineeship opportunities as part of the European HPCTRAIN – European HPC Professional Traineeship Programme:

  •  HPC Administration and Software Engineering Gain hands-on experience with HPC infrastructure, software development, system administration, and support for advanced computing environments.
  • GPU Optimisation and Scientific Workflow Integration Work on GPU-accelerated computing, performance optimisation, and the integration of scientific workflows in modern HPC environments.

 Who can apply?
✅ Graduates and early-career professionals under 40 years of age
✅ Candidates from EuroHPC participating countries
✅ Applicants with an interest in HPC, AI, software engineering, computational science, or related STEM fields
✅ Individuals eager to develop advanced digital skills in an international environment

 What does HPCTRAIN offer? 
✔ 3–6 month professional traineeships
✔ Financial support of up to €20,000 per trainee
✔ Monthly living and mobility allowance
✔ Mentorship from HPC experts
✔ Practical experience on real-world HPC projects
✔ An official HPCTRAIN / EuroHPC certificate upon successful completion

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, expand your professional network, and gain valuable experience within the European HPC ecosystem.

Apply now below and become part of the next generation of HPC professionals!