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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