Computational and Data Science Research Specialist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco is seeking an IT research professional specializing in HPC, data science, and cyberinfrastructure. The role blends research with practical design, development, analysis, operation, and support of HPC and data science resources, software, tools and hardware.

Responsibilities include algorithm development, computations, statistical analyses, interpretation and reporting of research, and applying CI principles to medium-sized projects requiring domain

Responsibilities

• Research, design, development, analysis, operation, and support of high performance computing (HPC) and data science research, software, tools and hardware resources.
• Develops data algorithms and performs computations, statistical analyses, interpretation and reporting of research.

Job description

Job Function Summary:

Involves a hybrid of multiple computational / data / Cyberinfrastrcture (CI) dominated fields such as, but not limited to, bioinformatics, geological information services (GIS), data analytics, and computational chemistry. Applies computational, computer science, data science and cyber infrastructure (CI) research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge, to perform research and technology integration and development. Responsibilities include research, design, development, analysis, operation, and support of high performance computing (HPC) and data science research, software, tools and hardware resources. Develops data algorithms and performs computations, statistical analyses, interpretation and reporting of research. This specialty / function exists for those positions whose primary responsibility is to do research and use computational and data science technology as a tool to accomplish the research.

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced IT research professional. Uses computational, computer science, data science, and CI software research and development principles, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, along with professional programming concepts for medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects. Develops and optimizes a variety of computational, data science, and CI research tools and components. Performs research on current and future HPC, data, and CI technologies, hardware and software projects. Works on algorithm development, optimization, programming, performance analysis and / or benchmarking assignments of moderate scope where the tasks involve knowledge of either domain / computer science research requirements and / or CI design / implementation requirements.