HPC Research Facilitator III (Remote) - WashU IT

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work option

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an HPC Research Facilitator III to support researchers in leveraging advanced computing, data systems, and software across disciplines, with emphasis on human health.

The role combines direct user support with project development and research activities, often remotely. The position requires 4+ years in a high-performance computing environment, experience with virtualization tools (Docker, Singularity), version control, and modern software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 4 years of experience in a High Performance Computing environment.
• Experience with deploying infrastructure, software development, and statistical software packages.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to researchers and students on complex data workflows and debugging performance issues.
• Supports researchers on operating systems, software installation/maintenance and hardware for research projects.
• Collaborates with engineers to identify data, hardware or software components and improves workflows.
• Performs security analyses to ensure data protection and develops project plans for timely technical support.

Skills

Infrastructure Deployment

Software Development

Statistical Software Packages

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Singularity

Version control

CI tooling

Job description

## HPC Research Facilitator III (Remote) - WashU ITApply: Fully Remote: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97618# **Location**Remote, US# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**WashU’s Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is seeking a Research Computing Facilitator to support researchers in leveraging advanced computing, data systems, and software to conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of disciplines, with a particular focus on human health. This facilitation includes direct user support as well as broader participation in project development and research activities.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Provides support to scientific researchers and students on complex data workflows, debugging application performance and improving research workflows.* Supports researchers and students on existing complex University operating systems, software installation/maintenance and hardware to ensure research project success.* Collaborates with engineers and developers to identify complex system data, hardware or software components.* Performs complex security analyses of computing systems to ensure data protection.* Develops multiple complex project plans to provide timely and accurate technical support to research end-users.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment Physical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement* Ability to move to on and off-campus locations Equipment* Office equipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**High Performance Computing Environment (4 Years)**Skills:**Infrastructure Deployment, Software Development, Statistical Software Packages**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with computational research relating to human health (e.g., genomics, medical imaging).* Experience with creating and using virtual machines and software containers (with, e.g., Docker, Singularity, or a similar tool), and/or creating workflows using these tools.* Experience in developing research-focused software applications, particularly using modern software development tools such as version control and continuous integration.* Experience with developing data analysis and/or data management pipelines in high-level scripting languages.* Experience with the management or coordination of research software development projects, particularly in an open source/community context.* Experience using machine learning and/or artificial intelligence techniques to solve scientific problems (including, e.g., the use of common tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, Hugging Face).* Training in, or professional experience contributing toward, the development of skills such as research facilitation, conflict negotiation, communication, teamwork, leadership, and/or project management in the context of multidisciplinary research teams.* Experience with proposal development and/or coordination.* Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including Linux command line experience and programming experience with a modern language such as R, Python, or C++.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Communication, Computational Analysis, Coordinating Services, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Database Systems, Data Flows, Data Science, High Performance Computing (HPC), Informatics, Information Systems, Network Systems, Python (Programming Language), R Code, Skill Development, SPSS Data Analysis, Stata, Storage Systems, System Virtualization, University Education, Users Training# **Grade**G13# **Salary Range**$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/