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Career Opportunities: Undergraduate Student Research Assistant for HPC - Student Service (35689)

Remote:

Full Remote

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Interest in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Basic Linux Proficiency, Familiarity with programming languages, Prior experience with HPC systems preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Assist in providing user support for HPC systems
Document best practices and user guides

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Job Summary

Job Summary
We are seeking a self motivated and dedicated student to join our team as a Student Research Assistant for HPC User Support and Projects. This will be a remote position. This role 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.

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:

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.