Research Computing Support and Applications Internship

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is offering a Research Computing Support and Applications Internship on the Gainesville campus. This part-time, fixed-term OPS internship provides hands-on experience in assisting Research Computing and UFIT with script and tool development, HPC application deployment, and user support.

The position is open to eligible students, located at the New Physics Building, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, HiPerGator HPC adaptation, and ticket-based support, aimed at

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line use.
• Experience in programming languages, Python knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Development of support-related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on HiPerGator
• Support service request triage
• Basic HPC user support via the ticketing system and Slack

Skills

Linux

Python

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Research Computing Support and Applications Internship

• University of Florida
• United States
• Oct 21, 2026

Technology Part Time - Fixed Term

About University of Florida

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped...

This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking two talented and highly motivated, part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT for the summer semester. This semester-long, with a possibility of extension, paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel you into a successful career in Information Technology.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Development of support-related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on HiPerGator
• Support service request triage
• Basic HPC user support via the ticketing system and Slack

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Programming experience (support tool and web app development)
• Practical understanding of contemporary research computing infrastructure and applications
• Application troubleshooting and modification
• Identification, documentation, and execution of project tasks and performance objectives
• Developing customer service and communication skills that demonstrate openness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/ .

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

$18.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant

This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
• Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages, python knowledge is required