Student Assistant III - HPC Research and Development

Job Description Summary: UCAR is excited to announce 2 job openings for a Student Assistant III - HPC Research and Development. This position works with senior project staff on a wide range of technology and applications projects that support the NSF-NCAR Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) mission to deploy, support, and maintain high-performance computing, storage, networking, cloud, and software systems. Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Job Location: Boulder, Colorado Position Type & Term: Part time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term) Compensation Min - Mid Range: Hourly Rate Range: $22.86 *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.* Application Notes Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Tuesday,August 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM (MT). Term: Until August 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension. Type: Casual - 20 hours per week with occasional full-time possibility... during school breaks. This position will work no more than 1000 hours in a 12 month period. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa to fill this position. Hourly Pay Rate: $22.86/hour Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format): Resume Questionnaire (included in application) Please note you will be asked for 1 professional/educational reference if selected to move forward in our process. Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more. Work Location: Hybrid with the possibility of remote work. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. What You Will Do: While specific tasks and level of complexity will depend on the skill set of the incumbent, the primary focus areas are: Collaborate with the High Performance Computing Division (HPCD) staff. Support and maintain the High Performance Computing Research & Development (HPCRD) lab equipment and environment. Assist with the installation, maintenance, administration, troubleshooting, benchmarking, and enhancement of HPC computing, storage, and networking systems, operating systems software, and related software products and tools. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with enhancements of the batch subsystems, resource management and scheduler software, parallel programs, compilers, accounting software, storage tuning, and analytics. This position will be leveraged across various CISL groups and staff, and the candidate will work with more experienced teammates in porting and running NCAR applications on experimental environments, including Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Cloud. This position will be trained to mentor and collaborate with other HPC Research & Development (HPCRD) students and interns. Key Responsibilities: Gains experience with user application codes on existing and new hardware and software technologies. Learns how to support software products, system administration tools, and monitoring utilities in order to maximize the availability and flexibility of the experimental HPC systems. Works with mentors to develop new tools, analytics, and/or enhance available tools, analytics, and software subsystems for the experimental HPC environment. Tests and evaluates new computing, storage, and networking technologies, associated software stacks, and potential applications for NCAR applications. Develops knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies and how these might apply to enhance and improve the NCAR user experience. Assists with the preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations on the research findings from this work. Assists with writing and presenting recommendations to HPCD management for HPC hardware and software products, configurations, and functional enhancements or upgrades. May also propose, research, design, and implement new projects, tools, or process improvements to benefit the team and the environment. Learns how to perform basic systems administration and maintenance of multi-vendor open source HPC systems and gains experience with monitoring the behavior of the experimental HPC systems on a routine, periodic basis to ensure proper and efficient operation of that equipment for all of the stakeholders. Helps plan and execute installations and upgrades to multi-vendor HPC software systems. The above statements describe the primary work being performed. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. What You Need: Education and Years of Experience Must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or professional school with a major in computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge and understanding of computer, storage, and networking systems components Ability to work with a team and convey technical concepts to management and senior engineer Excellent oral and written communication skills Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments Familiarity with Linux command line and at least one GNU/Linux distribution Desired: Experience with fundamental software and systems engineering concepts and practices Experience with at least one portable scripting language such as Python or Perl Experience with public cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.) Familiarity with macOS Familiarity with scientific visualization Familiarity with open source software development and distribution Familiarity with AI/ML/DL Familiarity with GPGPU programming Ability to mentor and train students and visitors Applicant Notes: A pre-employment screening is conducted in conjunction with an offer for employment. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening, employment verification, performance records of internal candidates, education verification, reference checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records. UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Please note that while the position description details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we want to remind applicants that you do not need to have all the desired skills and experience to be considered for this role. If you have the passion for the work along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest. Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site. Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest! Commitment to Job Application Fairness Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process. Some Final Considerations At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun?s core. Flexible Work At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules. Equal Opportunity Employer UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR. Export Control All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems. Visa Wait Times Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S. At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation?s security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource managers, retailers, the military, and many other stakeholders. UCAR - the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - manages NCAR on behalf of the National Science Foundation. We are a nonprofit consortium of more than 115 colleges and universities with research and training programs in Earth system science. We bring together the academic community and provide the operational management that are both essential to NCAR's success. UCAR?s community programs, from educational resources to data delivery and other services, extend the reach and impact of NCAR?s world-class research to the community and society. We seek talented people with diverse backgrounds, training, and skills to join us in our mission of science in service to society. Want to learn more? Visit ucar.edu

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