Research Computing Assistant Summer and Fall 2026 (Student Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a part-time student worker to assist in the Data Analytics Center and related programs. You’ll help develop teaching materials, run workshops, and keep RC websites up to date.

This role requires Python, Markdown, and teamwork, with 20 hours per week at UVA’s campus, starting July 1, 2026. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Resume required.
• Education: Current UVA student.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching materials, e.g., convert Markdown tutorials into a series of YouTube videos and other media.
• TA in workshops: test workshop examples, help create and test attendees' accounts, software installation before the workshops, and monitor communications.
• Help with RC website updates (FAQs, short HowTos, wiki pages, etc.), and website maintenance.
• Scientific software installations, containerized applications, benchmarking, and documentation (e.g. R, Rstudio, Jupyter kernels, ML, bioinformatic tools, etc.).
• Support RC staff with consulting requests like code efficiency and performance tasks.
• Assist RC staff with gathering resource metrics (e.g. user requests, workshop registration, utilization of resources, consulting & collaborations).
• Support logistics/admin tasks for Data Analytics Center, Digital Technology Core, VA-WHPC program, and RC outreach events, e.g. help organize and publicize community events and manage program social media posts.
• Help to compute activities report data (using Python or other programming skills).

Skills

Python

R

Bash

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Git

Markdown

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Develop new teaching materials, e.g. convert tutorials written in Markdown into a series of YouTube videos and other media.
• TA in workshops: test workshop examples, help create and test attendees' accounts, software installation before the workshops, and monitor communications.
• Help with RC website updates (FAQs, short HowTos, wiki pages, etc.), and website maintenance.
• Scientific software installations, containerized applications, benchmarking, and documentation (e.g. R, Rstudio, Jupyter kernels, ML, bioinformatic tools, etc.).
• Support RC staff with consulting requests like code efficiency and performance tasks.
• Assist RC staff with gathering resource metrics (e.g. user requests, workshop registration, utilization of resources, consulting & collaborations).
• Support logistics/admin tasks for Data Analytics Center, Digital Technology Core, VA-WHPC program, and RC outreach events, e.g. help organize and publicize community events and manage program social media posts.
• Help to compute activities report data (using Python or other programming skills).

What we like to see

• Familiarity with a programming language such as Bash, Python, R, Java, Lua, Julia, or Ruby.
• Experience with Markdown language and Git version control is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Commitment to in-person student group meetings once a week and additional meetings with the respective project lead as needed.

Compensation: $18.00/hr. Paid Bi-weekly.

Anticipated Work Hours: 20 hrs/week between the hours of 8:00a.m - 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday through Summer and Fall 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026.

Contact: [e-mail]

Minimum Requirements

Resume Required.

Education: Current UVA student Experience: None Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. Student employees play an important role across the University community while gaining experience that supports future success. Opportunities in academics, healthcare, research, technology, and University operations help students build skills, make connections, and explore career interests.