HPC Support Engineer, Research Computing

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in New York is looking for a Support Technician to provide technical assistance for research computing needs. This mid-senior level full-time role requires strong Unix and scripting skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers. The ideal candidate will help maximize computing resources for diverse research initiatives within an innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of virtual HPC environments.
• Hands-on experience with command line and data transfer tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with HPC resources to ensure efficient resource use.
• Collaborate with researchers on computing needs.
• Manage user access to research computing resources.

Skills

Unix skills

Scripting (R, Bash, Python)

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

A leading medical research institution in New York is looking for a Support Technician to provide technical assistance for research computing needs. This mid-senior level full-time role requires strong Unix and scripting skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers. The ideal candidate will help maximize computing resources for diverse research initiatives within an innovative team environment.