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We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated student to join our team as a Student Research Assistant for HPC User Support and Projects. This position will require the involvement of daily user support, documentation of best practices regarding user support and development of user facing tools. Specific responsibilities will include:
1) Assist in providing user support for HPC systems, software, and applications.
2) Troubleshoot and resolve HPC-related issues and communicate effectively with users.
3) Participate in projects related to HPC user support tool development.
4) Document best practices, FAQs, and user guides to improve support services.
RIO to RCAC:
Considering the understaff situation for user support team and the growing demands of user support, this position can bring several significant values and benefits, e.g.
1) Additional Workforce: This extra pair of hands can help distribute the workload more evenly, reducing the burden on existing staff and improving response times for user inquiries and support requests.
2) Skill Diversification: The student may have fresh skills in specific areas that can be valuable such as programming and data analysis.
3) Project Support: The Student Research Assistants can contribute to ongoing projects as well as those on plan. Their assistance can help accelerate research progress and improve project outcomes.
4) Long-term Recruitment Potential: A Student Research Assistant who excels in their role may be a strong candidate for full-time employment upon graduation. This can simplify the hiring process and ensure that we have a well-trained candidate who is already familiar with RCAC operations.
Core Competencies
Skills Required:
Linux (System Administration), Communications / Content Management, Documentation
Provide specific requirements for skills selected above:
1) Interest in High-Performance Computing (HPC): The candidate should have a genuine interest in HPC and a desire to learn more about this field.
2) Basic Linux Proficiency: Familiarity with the Linux operating system and basic command-line usage.
3) Programming and Scripting Skills (Preferred): Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Bash scripting, or other relevant languages will be a plus.
4) HPC Experience (Preferred): Any prior experience with high-performance computing systems, parallel computing, or clusters can be beneficial.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes:
1) Career Opportunities: This experience can be a stepping stone to future careers in HPC, IT, or related fields. Many HPC centers hire former student assistants who have gained valuable experience during their time as Student Research Assistants.
2) Project or Publication: Student will be able to participate in HPC user facing projects and have the chance to publish the project outcomes in international journals or conferences (e.g. SuperComputing).
3) High-Performance Computing (HPC) Skills: The student will gain hands-on experience with HPC systems, software, and applications, developing proficiency in using and managing these resources.
4) Technical Proficiency: They will acquire and enhance technical skills, including Linux command-line usage, scripting, and programming in languages like Python or other relevant languages.
5) Problem-Solving Abilities: Dealing with user inquiries and resolving technical issues will sharpen their problem-solving skills. They will learn how to troubleshoot and find effective solutions.
6) Career Opportunities: This experience can be a stepping stone to future careers in HPC, IT, or related fields. Staff from RCAC might also be able to refer the students to other career positions after graduation.
Education
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Experience
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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated student to join our team as a Student Research Assistant for HPC User Support and Projects. This position will require the involvement of daily user support, documentation of best practices regarding user support and development of user facing tools. Specific responsibilities will include:
1) Assist in providing user support for HPC systems, software, and applications.
2) Troubleshoot and resolve HPC-related issues and communicate effectively with users.
3) Participate in projects related to HPC user support tool development.
4) Document best practices, FAQs, and user guides to improve support services.
RIO to RCAC:
Considering the understaff situation for user support team and the growing demands of user support, this position can bring several significant values and benefits, e.g.
1) Additional Workforce: This extra pair of hands can help distribute the workload more evenly, reducing the burden on existing staff and improving response times for user inquiries and support requests.
2) Skill Diversification: The student may have fresh skills in specific areas that can be valuable such as programming and data analysis.
3) Project Support: The Student Research Assistants can contribute to ongoing projects as well as those on plan. Their assistance can help accelerate research progress and improve project outcomes.
4) Long-term Recruitment Potential: A Student Research Assistant who excels in their role may be a strong candidate for full-time employment upon graduation. This can simplify the hiring process and ensure that we have a well-trained candidate who is already familiar with RCAC operations.
Core Competencies
Skills Required:
Linux (System Administration), Communications / Content Management, Documentation
Provide specific requirements for skills selected above:
1) Interest in High-Performance Computing (HPC): The candidate should have a genuine interest in HPC and a desire to learn more about this field.
2) Basic Linux Proficiency: Familiarity with the Linux operating system and basic command-line usage.
3) Programming and Scripting Skills (Preferred): Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Bash scripting, or other relevant languages will be a plus.
4) HPC Experience (Preferred): Any prior experience with high-performance computing systems, parallel computing, or clusters can be beneficial.
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes:
1) Career Opportunities: This experience can be a stepping stone to future careers in HPC, IT, or related fields. Many HPC centers hire former student assistants who have gained valuable experience during their time as Student Research Assistants.
2) Project or Publication: Student will be able to participate in HPC user facing projects and have the chance to publish the project outcomes in international journals or conferences (e.g. SuperComputing).
3) High-Performance Computing (HPC) Skills: The student will gain hands-on experience with HPC systems, software, and applications, developing proficiency in using and managing these resources.
4) Technical Proficiency: They will acquire and enhance technical skills, including Linux command-line usage, scripting, and programming in languages like Python or other relevant languages.
5) Problem-Solving Abilities: Dealing with user inquiries and resolving technical issues will sharpen their problem-solving skills. They will learn how to troubleshoot and find effective solutions.
6) Career Opportunities: This experience can be a stepping stone to future careers in HPC, IT, or related fields. Staff from RCAC might also be able to refer the students to other career positions after graduation.
Education
0
Experience
0
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
