CARC Research Computing Facilitator
University of New Mexico
- Albuquerque, NM
- $3,955-5,555 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working Title CARC Research Computing Facilitator
Position Grade 13
Position SummaryThe Research Computing Facilitation Specialist is a key member of the Systems Team at the UNM Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC), focusing on supporting the research computing needs of the University's faculty, staff, and student researchers. This position will play a leading role in facilitating, promoting, and aiding the adoption of scalable research computing solutions by UNM researchers. The primary responsibility of this position is to work with a wide range of researchers through support requests (e.g. email, ticketing systems, chats) and in-person consultations to meet their diverse computing needs, primarily on Linux-based computing platforms.Duties include:
- Working with UNM researchers and senior research computing personnel to identify computing needs and design and implement system configurations and/or software setups to meet researchers' computing needs
- Assisting researchers by installing and maintaining off-the-shelf and custom software packages, including helping researchers design, debug, and complex research workflows
- Installing and maintaining Linux workstations, servers, and virtual machine systems using both in-person and remote administration tools
- Managing and installing programming languages, environments, and packages commonly used for research computing such as Python, R, and C/C++
- Managing licensing support, license servers, and associated compliance issues related to research software and data
- Helping research computing user support personnel develop and offer training on the use of Linux research computing systems and software
- Collaborating with UNM Information Security personnel to maintain the integrity of research cyberinfrastructure
- General understanding of computer systems configurations
- Experience compiling and installing Linux software and packages
- Ability to build and network Linux servers
- Ability to execute tasks within specific and well-defined projects
- Experience programming in a high-level language such as C, C++, Java, or Fortran
- Working knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as bash, Perl, or Python
- Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
- Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and implementing research software and/or workflows
- Experience performing or supporting research in a science or engineering discipline, especially in physics, math, or quantitative Earth and environmental science fields
- Experience integrating data from field or laboratory sensors/instruments into computational workflows
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with network security procedures and protocols
- Experience working with or identifying potential controlled unclassified information (CUI), including but not limited to export controlled, HIPAA, or FERPA data
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Ctr for Adv. Research Computing (663A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33 (based on experience)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 2/26/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement Position is expected to report on-site most days; however, the opportunity for a hybrid schedule may be reviewed after required training is completed and based on department needs.
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