Senior Computational Scientist (Research Software Developer)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentUITS RESEARCH SOFTWARE SOLUTIO
(UA-RRSS-IUBLA)Department InformationAt University Information
Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and
services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for
excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning.
We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and
creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion,
diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs
supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we
believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach
yours.Our institution provides access to leading-edge computational
and data storage systems as well as expertise in a broad range of
high-performance computing activities. We are seeking individuals
with expertise in computational science, engineering, social
sciences, humanities, or other disciplinary backgrounds and will
provide support to train the successful candidate in
cyberinfrastructure (CI) best practices to provide support to
research teams. These individuals will utilize their experience
with domain tools and data sets, creativity, and innovation to
analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, and
determine computational strategies raised by cutting-edge
research.The Research Software Developer role will be an integral
part of our researcher-facing team. This position will advise
researchers in the best use of a broad set of state-of-the-art CI
systems, tools, and software to enable research productivity.
Partner with researchers to co-create and co-learn research
activities and relevant advanced computing and data capabilities
both locally and nationally. Job Summary
- Provides advanced analysis and programming related to the
design, development, and support of research systems.
- Acts as lead in the development and implementation of
well-engineered software that supports and enriches research
productivity and reliability; evolves software development and data
services with the research to ensure that modern standards of
reproducible code are kept.
- Acts as lead in operating, monitoring, and maintaining the
integrity of a broad scope of CI systems (storage, cluster
computing, databases, virtual machines, network...).
- Provides advanced consultation with researchers in the use of a
broad set of state-of-the-art research systems, tools, and software
to enable research productivity; partners with researchers to
co-create and co-learn relevant computing and data
capabilities.
- Connects, facilitates, and leads interactions between
researchers and technology providers; provides regular
communications to the systems and software/data professionals.
- Engages a broad set of researchers through support requests as
a subject matter expert (i.e. email, ticketing systems, chats);
recommends and establishes best practice documentation, processes
and procedures to remediate support request.
- Supports and collaborates with researchers and other key IT
(e.g. network and security) and Data Center partners.
- Builds and maintains relationships across the various CI teams
to support researchers - needs in a timely manner; keeps up with
the pace of complex research problems.
- Enhances learning with full awareness of the local research
computing and data landscape.
- Identifies education opportunities in research community; helps
build curriculum and contributes to development and presentation of
various training to researchers on basic use of CI.
- Contributes to grant proposals that are lead by CI
professionals or faculty members.QualificationsThis position is
posted at the Advanced Level but may be filled at the Career Level
depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be
similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at
the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed
belowAdvanced Career RequirementsCombinations of related education
and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience
beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATIONRequired
- Master's degree (preferably in related field)WORK
EXPERIENCERequired
- 3 years of systems programming/analysis or related
experiencePreferred
- 2 years conducting independent research
- Experience with 1 or more languages commonly used in
scientific/analytic applications (e.g. C, C++, Fortran, Java, R,
Matlab, Python) and domain expertise using or supporting specific
applications
- Basic knowledge of any kind of advanced cyberinfrastructure
(high performance computing and storage, cloud computing, data
management, artificial intelligence)SKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Possesses a high degree of initiative
- Ability to influence internal and/or external
constituentsCareer Level RequirementsCombinations of related
education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the
minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work
experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for
education. EDUCATIONRequired
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science or related
field)Preferred
- Master's degreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired
- 2 years of systems programming/analysis or related
experienceSKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under
pressureWorking Conditions / DemandsThis position requires the
ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and
other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain
and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up
to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the
essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work
LocationBloomington, IndianaBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: AdvancedFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Information TechnologyJob
Family: Software/App Design, Dev & EngClick here to learn more
about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis
posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised
Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of
5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit
your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you
wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume
when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana
University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer
and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment based on individual
qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based
on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status,
national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its
educational programs and activities, including employment and
admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints
regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of
Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX
Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination
here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and
SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing
policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana
University campuses, is available online. You may also request a
physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by
visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
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