Professional Tech I or II Research Computing Facilitator

Job Summary

Category
Scientific / Technical Staff
Institution
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Department
Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research (CSCVR)
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

The Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research (CSCVR) at UMass Dartmouth aims to promote and conduct high-level interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in scientific computing, and to mentor students in a supportive, broad, and deep interdisciplinary research environment. Our affiliates develop and use computational algorithms to simulate complex problems. The CSCVR supports and promotes the activities of the scientific computing group, over two dozen researchers from a variety of departments including biology, chemistry, computer science, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, fisheries, mathematics, and physics. This position works collaboratively with the CSCVR community in the evaluation, integration and deployment of new technologies and configuration of existing systems. As a member of the CSCVR, the position develops and maintains relationships with faculty researchers, CITS, and other departments engaged in the work related to scientific and high-performance computing technologies. This position serves as a key contact with vendors and other external organizations to establish, and maintain strategic partnerships, and is responsible for establishing and monitoring internal priorities, standards, and procedures around research computing technologies. Acts as a first tier of incident and request response to users providing solutions to problems impeding their research/diagnostic work, conducts regular trainings and participates in outreach efforts, and coordinates communication and workflow between researchers and other departments in the university. The incumbent provides oversight of the core functions of research engagement to ensure service excellence, efficiency and operational effectiveness.

To apply and to review the complete position description, please go to UMass Dartmouth Careers.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be ongoing.

 

Application Details

Publication Start Date
2021 Mar 02
Application Deadline
2021 Mar 30