Join Our Team as a Research Computing Facilitator!
We are hiring two graduate students to start in Fall 2024. You will play a central role in improving WSU's research computing capibilities. These positions are funded by the National Science Foundation under Award Abstract #2346097 -CC Planning: Establishing a Sustainable Framework for High-Performance Computing Growth at Wichita State University.
Key Details:
Funding: National Science Foundation
Roles: Research Computing Facilitators
Fields: Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Chemistry, Digital
Humanities, Health Sciences, Mathematics, and related disciplines
Responsibilities: 20 hours/week assisting Terrance Figy and Ryan Doll
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Deadline: August 1, 2024
Job Title: Research Computing Facilitator 1: Planning for Infrastructure Enhancement and Interface Development
Location: Wichita State University
Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Student to join our team. This role focuses on enhancing our infrastructure and developing user interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in advanced research computing resources such as high-performance computing (HPC) and a passion for research and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead infrastructure planning initiatives to support our growing needs.
- Conduct comprehensive user interface studies to improve user experience.
- Research and evaluate workflow automation tools to enhance efficiency.
- Perform gap analyses of our HPC resources to identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct comparative reviews of other institutional HPC systems and stay updated on industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HPC systems and infrastructure planning is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to conduct independent research and present findings effectively.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art HPC resources.
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
Salary and Tuition Remission:
- Rate: $12.13/hour, 20 hours/week
- Duration: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
- Tuition remission for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Semesters.
Job Title: Research Computing Facilitator 2: Use Case Collection and Collaborative Outreach
Location: Wichita State University
Position Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate Student to join our team. This role focuses on collecting diverse use cases and fostering collaborative research initiatives using both local and regional advanced computing resources. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for research and outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead discussions with faculty and students to collect a diverse array of use cases.
- Develop a streamlined process for gathering use case details and classifying them.
- Coordinate outreach efforts to foster collaborative research initiatives using advanced computing resources.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience with HPC systems and outreach initiatives is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to conduct independent research and present findings effectively.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Access to advanced HPC resources.
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
Salary and Tuition Remission:
- Rate: $12.13/hour, 20 hours/week
- Duration: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
- Tuition remission for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Semesters.
For any further information, please contact Dr. Terrance Figy, email: terrance.figy@wichita.edu .