UVA Research Computing (RC) within Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Research Computing Associate/Computational Scientist to join their team. Our team strives to create innovative computational and data analysis solutions for researchers. We build and maintain the University's high performance computing platforms while educating the next generation of researchers on the power of advanced computing.

ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We strive to create a welcoming, supportive workplace in an agile group where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team .

This is an entry-level position. As a member of the RC User Services team, you will further our organization’s mission by teaching research computing best practices, directly working with university faculty and researchers, and engage with them to produce new computing solutions within their fields of research.

As an ideal candidate, you have an outgoing personality with a passion for providing high-quality services, enjoy supporting and educating academic researchers, have some experience with academic computing, and are able to apply those skills to UVA’s research computing environment. We seek an energetic self-starter and quick learner who enjoys technical problem solving and working on multiple projects simultaneously, has strong communication skills, and is a team player.

Funding is available for a limited amount of travel for professional development.

This position is a hybrid role requiring occasional travel to UVA campus (Grounds) for office work, educational outreach and to meet with researchers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for use of RC’s computing and storage services.
• Create internal and user-facing technical documentation.
• In coordination with senior staff, develop and deliver educational and consulting offerings in their field of expertise.
• Support senior staff with organizing outreach events to strengthen the research computing community at UVA.
• Engage with and enable researchers to use RC’s computing resources for processing of research data, including highly sensitive data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or a related area.
• Familiarity with data analysis in a Linux environment.
• At least one year of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, natural or life science, data science or research experience in related area is preferred. At least 2 years of experience with R, Python, or Matlab programming.
• Teaching or user training experience in any computational research domain is a plus.
• Experience with high-performance computing and basic shell scripting.
• Familiarity with using database management systems (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with software container technology such as Docker and an understanding of the lifecycle of containers.
• Experience with version control software such as Git/GitHub.
• Experience with Python or R Shiny app development is a plus.

Benefits Include : The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

TO APPLY :

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for R0046849

PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board:

https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0046849

The position will remain open until filled.

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Bill Crane Senior IT Recruiter at Xer5ff@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.