*Research Computing Facilitator at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Title- Research Computing Facilitator 
Team- Research Computing
Work Type- Hybrid

Are you a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing, dynamic team environment?

This position works with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, primarily but not exclusively in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, helping them to make the best possible use of OU's research computing systems and services. This position is within the OU Supercomputing Center for Education and Research (OSCER), a division of OU IT.

• Identifies and resolves technical obstacles to the work of OU's computing-intensive and data-intensive research and education community, and facilitates the expansion of the ambition and impact of these stakeholders and their activities.


• Works with OU faculty, students, and staff to identify and understand research and education activities that can benefit from research cyberinfrastructure, not only at OU but also at other institutions, such as national supercomputing centers.


• Engages users to help develop and optimize workflows that effectively and efficiently use these resources.


• Educates and trains users regarding both longstanding and new systems and services, based on extant and emerging researcher needs and user experiences, working proactively to identify and develop the research cyberinfrastructure user community and to broaden engagement across OU.


• Explores new opportunities/use cases and partnerships.


• Assists in grant proposal development.


• Presents papers, talks, posters and similar content at local, regional and national meetings.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.


• This is a remarkable opportunity to be a part of a service organization that directly impacts the work of researchers and educators at the University of Oklahoma.

*Remote work options would be considered for this position*

Required Education: Bachelor Degree, AND: 

• 18 months of experience with high performance computing (HPC)

Equivalence/Substitution:  Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 66 months related experience.

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff


• Understanding of multi-user computing systems, environments and networks.


• Basic understanding of large-scale computing concepts, such as operating systems (especially Unix-like operating systems, including but not limited to Linux), interconnection networks, file systems, compilers, schedulers, and STEM research application software.


• Ability to cultivate functional working relationships with faculty, researchers, students, staff, IT professionals, and other stakeholders, and to work constructively with those stakeholders to solve technical and research problems.


• Ability to think creatively and innovatively about technical and/or nontechnical challenges and adapt to rapidly changing technology and requirements.


• Ability to locate and utilize technical documentation and other resources related to technical challenges.


• Ability to organize investigations into technical and/or nontechnical problems, collect information, and draw appropriate conclusions.


• Scripting and programming skills.


• Ability to support applications running in the cloud or on a massively parallel cluster architecture.


• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations, critical deadlines, and a user base with high service level expectations and a wide range of computer knowledge and sophistication.

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion and communicate effectively. Sit for prolonged periods.  


• Standard office environment.

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience and proficiency with high performance computing or similar area of study


• Experience and proficiency with using one or more Unix-like operating systems, for example Linux


• Experience with research and/or practice in one or more STEM disciplines


• Experience with GPU computing (especially for machine learning calculations)


• Experience with Python programming.
  
  


• The job function of a Research Computing Facilitator within the OU Supercomputing Center for Education and Research (OSCER), a division of OU IT, is to work with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, primarily but not exclusively in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, helping them to make the best possible use of OU's research computing systems and services.

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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