DIRECTOR-RESEARCH COMP CYBERINFRASTUCTURE-ENT

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Director of Research Computing Cyberinfrastructure to lead the university’s research computing services and teams. You will guide compute platforms, storage, networking, and software development to support faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in publishing impactful work.

You will engage with IT colleagues, manage budgets, and advance security and compliance with policies such as HIPAA and FERPA across the research ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biological or Medical Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or related field, with seven years of related experience in research computing and high performance computing
• Experience managing research computing services and teams; advanced knowledge of research computing systems, software, and practices

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for the UAB Research Computing System, including compute platforms, storage systems, research networking, and other associated cyberinfrastructure
• Collaborates with enterprise IT colleagues to leverage expertise as needed to support the university's research ecosystem
• Leads and/or directs large cyberinfrastructure projects, working across teams and functions as needed
• Contributes to developing solutions for protecting both open access and regulated research data, adhering to HIPAA and FERPA regulations
• Assists in annual development and oversight of departmental budget and leads the annual equipment inventory process
• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and oversees the development of application solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

System engineering

Software development

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Biological or Medical Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or related field

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

FERPA awareness

Job description

Job Title

DIRECTOR-RESEARCH COMP CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE-ENT (T236967)

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DIRECTOR-RESEARCH COMP CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE-ENT to serve as the leader for research computing cyberinfrastructure services and teams responsible for software development and system engineering in support of UAB research. Identifies, engages, and supports the needs of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to ensure projects and publications related to research are successful. Recognizes new advanced research computing resources by engaging in outreach across the university and nationally to give research at UAB a competitive advantage. This position is a member of the UAB IT Research Computing leader group and may partner with peers to complete organizational projects. The role commits to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in annual security training such as HIPAA and FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for the UAB Research Computing System, including compute platforms, storage systems, research networking, and other associated cyberinfrastructure.
• Collaborates with enterprise IT colleagues to leverage expertise as needed to support the university's research ecosystem.
• Leads and/or directs large cyberinfrastructure projects, working across teams and functions as needed.
• Contributes to developing solutions for protecting both open access and regulated research data, adhering to applicable regulations such as HIPAA and FISMA.
• Assists in annual development and oversight of departmental budget and leads the annual equipment inventory process.
• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends and oversees the development of application solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Biological or Medical Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience in research computing and high performance computing. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Experience managing research computing services and teams; advanced knowledge of research computing systems, software, and practices.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to be a self-starter
• Advanced knowledge of systems, software and processes to provide cyberinfrastructure to support research
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills

EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

190800000 Research Computing

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite