The Center for High Throughput Computing’s (CHTC) Research Computing Facilitation team introduces researchers to large-scale computational approaches and enables their use of large-scale computing systems like CHTC’s in-house clusters and the Open Science Pool and PATh Facility (operated by the NSF Partnership to Advance Throughput Computing project). This role provides support in many forms, including one-on-one consultation, collaborative problem-solving, documentation and training, and community building. There are also opportunities to provide feedback within collaborating teams to continuously improve the user experience of system features.
The preferred applicant will be able to learn unfamiliar technologies and successfully collaborate with their teammates and other teams in the organization. They will also be able to communicate about technical concepts to a general audience, have prior experience and interest in enabling the work of others, and have a desire for continuous learning. New team members will be supported in learning about high-throughput technologies and supporting High-Throughput Computing workloads.
Engages researchers in the use of various state-of-the-art cyber infrastructure (CI) systems, tools, and software to enable research productivity. Partners with researchers to co-create and co-learn relevant computing and data capabilities. Informs and contributes to projects with technical teams to ensure delivery and improvement of research CI services, contributes to strategy for engaging with faculty research groups and building facilitation capacities, and participates in cross-functional management teams and projects. Informs partnerships with other technology groups, internal and external, and contributes to communication with stakeholders.
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Required
Master’s Degree with research experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years working in a research environment.
Preferred:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Minimum $71,994 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
The Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC) seeks a Research Computing Facilitator to support the goals of a diverse set of researchers who use computing for their research. This is an ideal position for an academic researcher who has used computational approaches in their own work and is strongly motivated to support and empower the work of other researchers through access to large-scale computing resources.
At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
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Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to the qualifications of this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.
This position will have a two-step interview process. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
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For questions on the position, contact: Christina Koch, [email protected]
Christina Koch
[email protected]
608-316-4041
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Research CI Facilitator II(RE078)
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCI/COMP SCI
Academic Staff-Renewable
306270-AS
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