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Next Generation Weather and Climate Modelling Software Technology Development

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is the UK?s provider of large scale interdisciplinary research infrastructures and supporting technologies, which enable UK researchers to investigate the world we live in and understand the building blocks of the universe. Our Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus in Cheshire is home to world-leading science including nuclear physics, accelerator research, high performance computing and technology. A vacancy exists for a four year fixed term Computational Scientist at the Computational Science & Engineering Department (CSED) at STFC?s Daresbury Laboratory to work on the Next Generation Weather and Climate Prediction programme. The project is in collaboration with the NERC and the Met Office and involves research groups from a number of UK Universities. You will analyse the performance and scalability of various numerical schemes used in weather forecasting and climate prediction on several candidate grids, to inform the project?s selection of the grid and schemes to take forward in future development. This will involve translating abstract algorithms or developing prototype serial implementations into parallel codes, benchmarking and optimising parallel prototypes on a range of high-end computational facilities, and distilling the lessons learned into recommendations on strategies for data representation, decomposition, parallelisation and software engineering. The post will involve extensive team-working with researchers at the partner institution, and experts in different groups within CSED. The post will involve methodological and software development which requires knowledge of Fortran95. Experience in working in Unix/Linux environments is desirable. Experience in writing or modifying computational science software, especially weather and climate codes, will be highly advantageous. Experience of developing and optimising codes for accelerator-based platforms, e.g. GPUs, and knowledge of C, C++, MPI, OpenMP, OpenCL and CUDA will be highly beneficial. You will have a pragmatic and flexible approach to the use of variety of computational science and high performance computing methodologies, and ideally have experience in a number of the following ones: Atmospheric modelling for numerical weather prediction, atmospheric research or climate science. Numerical methods for fluid flow including finite difference, finite element, and/or finite volume formulations using structured or unstructured grids with associated implicit and explicit solvers. Parallelisation and data partitioning techniques for distributed memory systems, including optimisation of communications, load balancing, input/output etc. Salary on appointment is awarded according to relevant experience. An index linked pension scheme, flexible working hours and a generous leave allowance are also offered. All posts are subject to pre-employment screening. For informal enquiries about this position contact Dr. Mike Ashworth, 01925 603178, email miike.ashworth@stfc.ac.uk. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003 quoting reference IRC42384. Closing date for applications: 9th February 2011 NO AGENCIES STFC is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in its workforce. We are particularly keen to consider applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce and we are positive about disability.

SYSTEMS ANALYST SENIOR

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Systems Analyst Senior Arizona State University University Technology Office Job Id# 27854 Duties and Responsibilities: The ASU Advanced Computing Center (A2C2) is seeking a talented and results-oriented person, familiar with Linux system cluster administration to join our team as a System Analyst Senior, in support of high performance research and academic computing. As a member of the Operations system administration team, you will be responsible for hardware and software implementation, ongoing operations and user support for ASUs High Performance super computer, high-speed file system and storage. In this role, you will be responsible for system security, user accounting, allocations and resource scheduling systems, installing engineering and scientific applications, programming languages and open source applications. You will also be responsible for creating scripts to automate and improve processes, create, update and maintain documentation to help ensure the effective use of high performance computing resources. Excellent customer service skills are a must in this position. You will provide support to internal and external customers by solving support tickets and assist research and academic users with questions and issues. In addition, the position will participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation policy by responding to A2C2 system and emergency problems. DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, to include evenings, weekend and 24/7 on-call support as needed. Department Statement/Gen Info: The ASU Advanced Computer Center (A2C2) at Arizona State University offers world-class high performance computing to the researchers, faculty, students and their industrial partners. Our vision and mission: The A2C2 will become a highly recognized regional leader in advanced computing systems and applications by providing world class services and support to traditional and non-traditional high performance computing users for educational skills development and transformational research capabilities. The A2C2 will be a hub for best practices in the support, education, and application of high performance cluster computers for the physical, engineering and biological sciences, healthcare industries, business schools, social sciences, humanities, and the performing arts. Visit us at http://a2c2.asu.edu/. Background Check Statement: ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint check. Standard Statement: Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nations fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Close Date: Initial close date is February 10, 2012. Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the search is closed. Instructions to Apply: Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated. REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers) Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081. ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

Digital Humanites Specialist

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) project is looking to engage the services of a specialist in the following scientific applications support role. The position can be filled via a consulting contract or on a sub-award basis, depending on an applicants particular circumstance, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This person will be responsible for the selection, adaptation, and deployment of Digital Humanities computational science tools/capabilities on the National Science Foundations XSEDE resources and for the development and support of projects by researchers and collaborations in Digital Humanities that will make effective use of these capabilities. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and supporting Digital Humanities projects using leading-edge computing systems, deep familiarity with the Digital Humanities community and its challenges, and a proven ability to map Digital Humanities work and data flows to leading-edge software and hardware in an optimal manner. Submit a letter of interest and a resume with names and contact information for two professional references by close of business February 24, 2012, to careers@xsede.org. The full posting and description are available at: https://www.xsede.org/job-posting .

Systems Administrator: Servers, Clusters and Supercomputers for Computational Biochemistry

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Exceptional sysadmins sought to manage systems and network infrastructure for a New York?based interdisciplinary research project. Successful hires will be responsible for our servers and cluster environments, including: * Massively parallel custom supercomputers * Hundreds of terabytes of storage * High-performance multi-gigabit networks * Linux clusters ranging from hundreds to thousands of CPU cores Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of multiple Linux/UNIX operating systems, large installation systems administration experience, strong programming and scripting ability, and excellent communication skills. We are prepared to reward exceptionally well-qualified individuals with above-market compensation. Our research effort is aimed at achieving major scientific advances in the field of biochemistry and fundamentally transforming the process of drug discovery. To submit an application, please use the link provided below: http://www.deshawresearch.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/HPCWire/SysAd D. E. Shaw Research does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

HPC Cyber Security Administrator

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Purpose: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking highly qualified individuals to play a key role in improving the security, performance, and reliability of the NCCS computing infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a self starter that can both see the big picture as well as pay attention to detail. The candidate will focus on cyber security operations in the Cyber Security team within the HPC Operations group to support all activities of the supercomputer center. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: - Interpreting cyber security policy - Performing assessments and verifying cyber security policy - Analyzing, triaging, and responding to system and network events - Installing, maintaining, and monitoring IDS/IPS - Configuring firewalls - Generating cyber security operational summaries and reports - Performing host and network forensics - Configuring and maintaining event correlation and reduction tools - Automating cyber security tasks - Developing and porting cyber security utilities - Scanning networks for vulnerabilities - Responding to system vulnerabilities and coordinating system updates - Performing approved penetration testing and verification - Documenting cyber security procedures - Participating in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call incident response rotation

Scientific Networking Division Director

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Scientific Networking Division Director - 74060 The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking a dynamic leader with demonstrated technical excellence and an international reputation in high performance networking to lead and direct the newly established Scientific Networking Division. This position is critical in defining the role of networking in the growing area of data driven science. The core of this division is made up of the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet- http://www.es.net/), the international high-performance networking facility of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science managed by Berkeley Lab. ESnet provides innovative, high-performance network services linking scientists at national laboratories, universities and other research institutions, enabling them to collaborate on some of the worlds most important scientific challenges including energy, climate science, and the origins of the universe. ESnet offers resources and services for the scientific community, and will play a key role as scientific exploration continues to be more data intensive. For a detailed job description and instructions regarding how to apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/lbl74060HPCWire Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

Storage Solutions Architect - Open Location (US Only)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Storage Solutions Architect ? OPEN LOCATION (US Only) Appro International. is seeking a highly experienced Storage Solutions Architect to provide a very high level of pre-sales expertise around Appro storage products including hardware and software. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that is fast becoming the leader in providing complete High Performance Computing (HPC) solutions. The Storage Solutions Architect will be involved in designing storage configurations in response to customer requirements, working on our benchmark clusters where s/he will benchmark various storage subsystems including high IOPS nodes, local and global file systems, and HSM solutions. The candidate must be extremely organized with an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Computer System Integration Engineer Level III

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Appro International, Inc. (?Appro?) is a leading developer and manufacturer of cluster supercomputer systems in the High Performance Computing market. For more information, visit www.appro.com. We have an immediate opening for multiple CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for Computer System Integration Engineers (Level III) positions in our Milpitas, CA facility. Responsibilities will mainly include those listed under Level III below. However, Level I or Level II duties may be performed on occasion: Level I ? Deploy and install rackmount servers ? Build out server cabinets and rack and stack equipment ? Post manufacturing testing and build of servers ? Network cabling (Ethernet and InfiniBand) Level II ? Implement high-speed networking interconnects and storage ? Configure Linux OS and applications in a HPC Cluster environment ? Provide feedback for test strategy and test cases to Engineering ? Communicate with 3rd party vendors to escalate any technical issues Level III ? Work with customer to finalize requirements for installation (project technical lead) ? Work with Project manager to establish schedules for build, staging and installation ? Provide input for integration project planning ? Review and provide input to acceptance test plans ? Ensure installed systems pass full acceptance including escalation of issue to Appro engineering or partner support

HPC Systems Administrator

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Purpose: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking highly qualified individuals to play a key role in improving the security, performance, and reliability of the NCCS computing infrastructure which supports multiple highly ranked Top500 supercomputers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to work within the parameters of a project to achieve the necessary goals. The candidate will work in the Infrastructure and Networking team within the HPC Operations group to support all activities of the supercomputer center. Major Duties/Responsibilities: - Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer system software - Working with the team to define and implement best practices and standards within the organization - Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively - Coordinating with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems - Tuning operating systems and applications to increase performance and reliability of services - Automating systems administration tasks utilizing both open source configuration management tools and in-house scripts - Providing reliable and efficient backups/restores for all managed systems - Documenting system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks - Participating in a on-call rotation providing 24-hour, 7-day support and off-hours maintenance windows - The position is also responsible for system implementation/integration into the NCCS environment and systems performance analysis.

HPC Sr. Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The Sr. Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect - HPC position is senior-level role intended to act as an technical *evangelist* within the NetApp OEM sales organization for our E-Series HPC products and solutions. As a technology expert and industry leader, the HPC Solutions Architect will provide technical leadership and sell-through enablement support with our OEM customers and their channels necessary to successfully integrate NetApp E-Series HPC into OEM HPC solutions. This position will be actively involved with OEM Field sales for both OEM Sell-through enablement and pre-sales customer activities related to the HPC marketplace.

Computational Scientist/Scientific Programmer

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The Center for Computational Research (CCR) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for a scientific programmer or computational scientist. CCR (www.ccr.buffalo.edu) is a leading academic supercomputing center that maintains high-end state-of-the-art computing and visualization resources. The Center is seeking to hire highly motivated individuals who wish to work in a dynamic research environment. CCR has an immediate opening for a scientific programmer or computational scientist. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in software engineering with experience in parallel and high-performance computing application development.

Research Computing Systems Administrator

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Department Center for High Performance Computing

Position Summary
Research Computing Systems Administrator will employ systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with vendors, partners, technical staff, and users, to determine hardware, software or other system functional specifications that meet Utah State University?s (USU) High-Performance Computing (HPC) Research needs. This position is responsible for USU?s HPC enterprise server architecture including the design, creation and maintenance of cutting-edge parallel computing and storage systems used by USU students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities are to:

(1) Analyze, design, document, create, test and/or modify enterprise server architecture, computer systems, and programs, including prototypes to meet institutional needs. The person holding this position is responsible for the creation, analysis and modification of any and all systems that foster USU?s research capabilities in the area of high-performance computing. (70% typical)

(2) Work with a variety of vendors, partners, teams, and customers across the institution regarding the design of enterprise hardware, software, and other system functional specifications to define and meet needs. Enterprise Systems Administrator / Analyst is also responsible for performing cost-benefit analysis on proposed improvements. (20% typical)

(3) Create and update online support documentation using online tools and procedures. Analyze tools and procedures and identify areas of improvement. Perform regular audits of security, performance, and compliance on systems and software. (5% typical)

(4) Document and respond to escalated system/design level service requests through an online ?Issue Management? system. Analyze tools and procedures and identify areas of improvement. Provide user-friendly, secure, accurate and dependable systems and support including follow-up to ensure user?s satisfaction. (5% typical)

(5) Collaborate closely with IT personnel to maintain compliance with USU policies and best practices and adhere to USU IT Core Competencies (http://it.usu.edu/core) in an effort to reduce duplication of services.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor?s degree in Management Information System (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related field plus two years of related work experience; or at least six years of related work experience

2. Two years experience managing and maintaining complex server based systems and services. With technical expertise in:

3.Adaptive Computing Moab & TORQUE
Linux virtualization including xen, vmware and kvm
Bourne shell scripting
experience working with Microsoft Active Directory under Linux, including Kerberos and LDAP integration
solid understanding of time synchronization protocols
experience with NFS
experience managing a large multi-user Linux environment
experience managing batch queue systems for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
Minimum of three professional references supporting applicant?s qualifications for an Enterprise Systems Administrator / Analyst
Ability to be a team player and willing to work in a team environment
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications
Two years experience designing and analyzing enterprise level systems and services

system logging: in particular rsyslog
system monitoring: xymon or ganglia
flexlm
Request Tracker
Perl, Python or Ruby programming
C/C++ programming
puppet configuration management
Panasas storage systems or other NAS/SAN environments
DNS and Linux NSS layer

Review Date 01-20-2012

Position Close Date Open Until Filled

Salary Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

See http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56944 for more information and to apply online.

Requisition Number 053029

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.

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Product Manager ? ClusterStor HPC Storage Platforms

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Xyratex International is a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and network technology. Building on over 25 years of research and development experience in disk drive development, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols, we design and manufacture enabling technology that provides our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Summary: Xyratex has established ClusterStor as a new business line to focus on the HPC /Big Data marketplace. The Clusterstor product line leverages the core competencies of Xyratex in leading edge enterprise class storage system design, scalable file systems, data protection, Linux based operating systems and comprehensive system management to develop innovative new storage solutions that address the needs of this high growth market. The Product Manager ? ClusterStor HPC Storage Platforms is a key member of the Business Line Management team and responsible for Xyratexs ClusterStor HPC storage product line. This role will support the Business Line in identifying business opportunities, provide industry insights, and drive product direction within the company. The Product Manager will work individually and as part of a dynamic team that is building this business through increasing the adoption of current products, developing a compelling roadmap, entering new market segments and partnerships. This position requires managing deliverables across cross-functional teams and offers an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and results-oriented individual to make significant contributions to Xyratex ClusterStor expanding market presence and industry leadership. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: ? Proactively works with all stakeholders to understand market and technology trends, customer requirements to develop a roadmap that will ensure the competitiveness of Clusterstor solutions overtime. ? Lead inbound activities; working with outbound marketing; and ensuring that the business is profitable and growing. ? Defines, creates, communicates, and maintains the ?Marketing Requirements Document? that maps customers needs/use cases to product requirements. ? Engages with stakeholders, including business development and customers, as the subject matter expert on the Clusterstor solutions and the HPC market. ? Managing day-to-day product life cycle management. ? Meet regularly with industry analysts and partners to stay appraised of market requirements. Follow industry transitions and customer/competitor alignment to these transitions. ? Build collaborative relationships on multiple organizational levels with managers, partners, and peers from diverse backgrounds across functional lines. ? Develop marketing assets that support sales through all appropriate channels. ? Analyzes critical financial information in order to provide business metrics on the performance achieved for the product by working with the finance organization ? Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ? Technical: must be technically strong, familiar with storage related technologies including Clustered File Systems, able to understand complex architectures from overall system design to installation. ? Industry: knowledge of the HPC Industry and storage competitive landscape; understand the HPC market and technology ecosystem. ? Development: experience in agile software development processes such as scrum or TSP is a plus. ? Entrepreneurial vision and drive: must be proactive in identifying opportunities and challenges with the ability to work with others to develop and execute successful plans to address. ? Communication: must exemplify effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. ? Management: must be able to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and work effectively in a challenging dynamic environment. Education and Experience: Required Experience ? Experience: 12+ years of industry experience previous experience with product marketing, product management, strategy development, product definition, positioning, partnership development, and solutions marketing a must. Desired Experience ? 8+ years product management of storage appliance products ? Demonstrate subject matter expertise in storage solutions. Required Education ? Marketing/Business degree or equivalent is required Desired Education ? Bachelors degree in engineering or computer science preferred. ? Post Graduate desired. Mental Requirements: ? Organizing and coordinating schedules ? Analyzing and interpreting data ? Strategy development ? Problem-solving ? Communicating with the public ? Creating written documentation Physical Requirements: ? Sitting for extended periods of time ? Standing for moderate periods of time ? Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally Environmental Conditions: ? Standard office conditions Travel Requirements: ? Up to 40%- domestic and international travel, at times on short notice. ? Current passport and no history of declined visas, or entry refusal to any country. Please apply at www.xyratex.com Xyratex International understands the advantages in creating a diverse workforce and the importance of equal employment opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an E-Verify Employer.

Senior Research Programmer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has 6 Senior Research Programmer positions available in our Blue Waters Project Office. The Blue Waters project provides high-performance computational and data storage facilities, as well as intellectual resources, which enable computational science of unprecedented scale. This position is responsible for providing general and in-depth support/guidance for Blue Waters users in multiple areas of specialization, which include: parallel algorithm/library analysis, selection, and implementation; exploiting capabilities of new architectures (with and without accelerators); system and parallel application performance modeling; and parallel application performance evaluation and optimization. The incumbent will also contribute to Blue Waters training, take technical ownership and resolve or manage the resolution of user service requests, be part of a proactive escalation process, and provide follow-up as well. This position will provide on-call and off-hours support as assigned.

System Engineer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has 4 System Engineer positions available in our Blue Waters Project Office. The Blue Waters project provides high-performance computational and storage facilities, as well as intellectual resources, which enable computational science of scale. When Blue Waters goes into production it will be a world-leading platform for accelerating open scientific discovery through computation by some of the world?s most advanced teams dealing with unique, unprecedented computational science problems. System Engineers provide critical support to the effective management and operation of the Blue Waters system including maintaining the system software environments, administration of subsystems, resource management, monitoring the system health, diagnosing and correctly problems and responding to user requests.

Systems Software Development: Supercomputer for Computational Biochemistry

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Exceptional software developers sought to design, develop, and deploy systems software for a special-purpose supercomputer. Successful hires will join an interdisciplinary research group pursuing an ambitious, long-term project aimed at achieving major scientific advances in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. Our Systems Software team members work on operating systems, networking software, firmware design, development tools, diagnostics, and tools/protocols/user interfaces for scalable operations, administration, maintenance and provisioning (OAM&P). Ideal candidates will have a computer science or engineering degree, prior experience with non-trivial parallel or distributed systems software projects, deep knowledge of operating systems internals, strong C/C++/Python programming ability, and excellent verbal and written skills. Familiarity with device drivers, Linux or BSD kernels, run-time systems, communication protocols, event-driven and thread-based concurrency, bootstrap code, x86 hardware and BIOS and bringup of new hardware is a plus, but specific knowledge of any of these areas is less critical than exceptional intellectual ability and a demonstrated track record of achievement. We will consider candidates at all levels of experience and are prepared to reward exceptionally well-qualified individuals with above-market compensation. To submit an application, please use the link provided below: http://www.deshawresearch.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/HPCWire/SS D. E. Shaw Research does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Scientific Computing Consultant

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The University of Chicago Research Computing Center (RCC) provides high-end research computing resources to researchers at the University of Chicago. It is dedicated to enabling research by providing access to centrally managed high performance computing (HPC), storage and visualization resources. These resources include hardware, software, high-level scientific and technical user support, education and training required to help researchers make full use of modern HPC technology and local and national supercomputing resources. Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP) is a scientific Institute at the University of Chicago, which brings together scientists from Physics and Astronomy Departments from the university and around the world to make major advances in research on the nature of dark matter and dark energy, early stages in evolution of the universe and their connection to formation of large-scale structure in galaxy distribution at later epochs. Many areas of research within KICP rely heavily on high-performance computing to analyze data, calculate experimental models, and carry out theoretical calculations. The University of Chicago seeks to hire a Scientific Computing Consultant to work closely with faculty and researchers at the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics and within the University. Serve as a technical domain expert in supporting and advising faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on using High Performance Computing (HPC) for their research, parallel code development and optimization, and applications for supercomputing time at national facilities. Essential functions and responsibilities include: Assisting with compiling, debugging, optimizing, profiling and porting parallel codes on HPC systems. Assisting with improvements of parallel scaling and load balancing of large research codes. Assisting in maintaining parallel community codes developed by UChicago researchers used for cosmological research. Consulting and interactions with faculty and their research groups to enable them to fully utilize the university and national computational resources for their scientific research. Designing, creating and presenting tutorials, hands-on workshops, and documentation to educate the research community with the help and coordination of other RCC staff. Helping researchers with grant proposals with strong HPC component to describe the interplay between their research and HPC resources and with application for supercomputing time at national supercomputing facilities.

Sr Network Engineer

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Job Summary The Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment (CIARA) at Florida International University is seeking a senior network engineer to lead the production operation of the AMPATH International Exchange Point. AMPATH is the premiere International Exchange Point serving network-enabled U.S.-Latin America and Caribbean science research and education communities. The Senior Network Engineer is the lead network engineer for the AMPATH International Exchange Point. This position will be an integral member of CIARA and the AMPATH engineering team responsible for delivering and maintaining 24x7x365 up time for network and exchange point services for CIARA and consortium members. Duties and Responsibilities: ? Works with CIARA management and the engineering team to design, document, implement and manage projects and activities that result in the high-quality predictable services AMPATH is known to deliver to its connectors. ? Configures, installs and manages network elements that consist of a variety of hardware and software technologies. Ensures high availability, operation and security of network connectivity and services. ? Works effectively with vendors and service providers to obtain, implement and maintain communications network circuits and services. ? Performs service provisioning of international private-line and SDH/SONET-based circuits; performs complex configurations on ATM or Ethernet switching elements; performs complex router configurations that consist of large routing tables and complex peering policies. ? Coordinates projects and activities with downstream and upstream connectors of the exchange point, remote destination networks, other exchange points, and facilities of interest to the AMPATH user community. Performs a variety of highly complex technical duties and leads projects of diverse scope. ? Utilizes network-monitoring and measurement tools to: monitor network elements and servers; measure volume of network traffic to identify and correct utilization and performance issues for proper network performance across the exchanges switching fabrics. Reviews network and server devices, and application logs; uses these tools effectively to detect errors, failures, security issues, and any other problems that would impact the effective operations of AMPATH and consortium members or collaborators. Work Schedule: Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM 40 hours per week Monday-Friday Advertised Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 Commensurate with experience. Pre-Employment Requirements: Criminal Background Check Fingerprinting Check

Analyst/Programmer 3

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Posting Number: 0813802

Appointment Type: Staff - Regular: Full Time

Working Title (if applicable): Applications Scientist

Department: Ctr for Adv. Research Computing

Salary Grade: 14

Salary: $3,796 to $6,000 (monthly) depending on experience

Work Location: UNM Main Campus (Abq)

Position Summary: The Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC), the University of New Mexicos supercomputer center, seeks a dynamic and creative Applications Scientist to join our technical team. This is a growth position, with opportunities to collaborate on funded and developing research projects in science, engineering, the humanities, visualization and animation, and the arts. The Center is currently undergoing a $1.3M research computing and infrastructure expansion to increase network throughput, computational capability, and storage capacity by tenfold.

We are looking for an Applications Scientist to work with faculty, technical staff, and students at the University to develop and implement massively parallel, hybrid MPI/OpenMP, GPU-accelerated, and embarrassingly parallel (high-throughput, very large scale) applications on CARC supercomputers. This position will involve a combination of short-term consultation and longer-term programming projects, with the potential for deeper scientific collaboration and co-publication on grant-funded research. Examples of current research areas include high-throughput genomic sequencing, phylogenetics, machine learning for cancer and neurobiology modeling, weather and climate modeling, computational nanotechnology, astrophysical modeling, computational electrodynamics and fluid dynamics, structural engineering, molecular biophysics, quantum information, and aerodynamics. A strong research background in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science or engineering, and a willingness to learn about new fields of research are required. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, to analyze complex problems, and to develop and implement innovative solutions is essential.

Applicants with Ph.D or an advanced level Masters degrees will be strongly considered.

The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM, in close proximity to two national laboratories (Los Alamos and Sandia) and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Albuquerque is renowned for its open, creative, and diverse population, and offers exceptional opportunities for outdoor activities and in the arts.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers education benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a complete explanation of benefits, click here.

Posting Date: 12-16-2011

For Best Consideration: 01-09-2012

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach journal publication or technical report on which you are first author.

Position Type: Staff

Posting Type: Competitive

Position Class URL: Click here to view additional position details

Posting Department Website: Center for Advanced Research Computing

Institutional Commitment: University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree; at least 4 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

OR

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 6 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or PhD preferred by department.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Expert-level programming experience in C, C++, and/or Fortran90.

Ability to quickly learn new languages and programming paradigms.

Minimum of 3 years direct experience with message-passing programming and applications in a supercomputing center environment.

Expertise in MATLAB, OpenMP, Linux shell, perl, Python, or other scripting languages, and CUDA-level programming is highly desirable.

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Assistant Director

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has one Assistant Director position available in our newly created ADS Directorate. This position is the primary leadership position for the planning and day-to-day management of NCSA?s ADS directorate and its service units/functions. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a cohesive service organization for the effective operation of the center?s high performance computing infrastructure and services and managing personnel in support of a diverse portfolio of scientific and engineering projects. For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.ncsa.illinois.edu.

Algorithm and Software Developers for Computational Biochemistry

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:39:49 EST

Extraordinarily gifted computational scientists and engineers are sought to join a New York?based interdisciplinary research group pursuing an ambitious, long-term project aimed at achieving major scientific advances in the field of biochemistry and fundamentally transforming the process of drug discovery. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of academic, industrial, and/or open-source accomplishments. Relevant areas of expertise might include parallel computing on high performance computing systems employing multi-core, GPU, or special-purpose architectures, numerical analysis, C/C++, or Python programming, data-intensive computing, compilers, operating systems, or distributed systems, but specific knowledge of and level of experience in any of these areas is less critical than exceptional intellectual ability. We are prepared to reward exceptionally well-qualified individuals with above-market compensation. Among the groups current research activities is the development of new algorithms and software for molecular dynamics simulation and data analysis both on commodity clusters and on Anton, a massively parallel special-purpose supercomputer of our groups design. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with a number of the worlds leading computational chemists and biologists, and to make fundamental contributions within the fields of biology, chemistry, and medicine. To submit an application, please use the link provided below: http://www.deshawresearch.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/HPCWire/CS D. E. Shaw Research does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Software Developer/Analyst - CMS Administrator and Developer

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose of Position The CMS Administrator and Developer will help administer, design, and develop the CMS supporting portal-based web sites that enable the public and potential users to learn about the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) and the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). Essential Functions Administer and develop new applications and capabilities for current TACC web-based portal projects, such as the TACC and XSEDE Web Site. Interact and collaborate with the researchers at UT and in the national academic research community to gather and analyze requirements for portals and application-focused science gateways. Interact with staff to gather and implement requirements related to the administration of a portal-based content management system. Web site design for the aforementioned sites. Utilize software development tools and techniques including source control management, prototyping, unit testing, documentation, bug tracking, and peer code review. Perform maintenance and provide support on software running in a critical production environment. Participate in teleconferences for national projects involving project staff across the country. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Director

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

DIRECTOR (High Performance Computing/Information Technology Services HPC) Information Technology Services The Director of High Performance Computing within Information Technology Services will be responsible for directing the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and security of the cyberinfrastructure resources owned and/or managed by Louisiana State University (LSU) including high-performance computing clusters, grid and/or cloud systems, high-throughput pools (e.g., Condor), data storage, visualization, provisioning systems, user portals, compilers, applications, and other related software. The Directors role will be to enable both existing and emerging technologies and to advance research computing initiatives through outreach, communications, training and support of the research communities of LSU and its collaborators. This includes providing research computing awareness and faculty development programs and services that are responsive and cost-efficient, as well as facilitating awareness and use of partner programs such as LONI, NSFs XSEDE, and DOEs INCITE. The Director provides leadership and helps set policy and agenda for developing technologies related to high-performance computing for driving both scientific research and the economic engine of the state, while aligning HPC at LSU with national research computing efforts and common technical solutions. The Director leads the creation of new focus and initiatives on research computing, and provides support to faculty developing grants as well as to expand the campus research computing efforts. LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Software Engineer-HPC Systems

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

PURPOSE: The Applications Performance Tools Group in the Computer Science and Mathematics division seeks to hire a Software Engineer to assist with the development of software for HPC systems. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be involved in various software development projects including the enhancement of new languages, file system work, and network related work, with a view to exa-scale computing. These applications will be developed using a range of parallel programming models, such as C and MPI or Shmem, C and OpenMP.

Site Service Manager

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Cray is looking for a Site Service Manager located at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign customer site. This role will direct the coordination of technical and administrative support activities including installation, repair, preventive maintenance and engineering change upgrades. Ensures adequate records and systems are maintained. Schedules personnel responding to critical situations. Maintains communication with Technical Support management and specialists in resolving technical problems and/or bringing problems to the design department?s attention. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Support functions. Responsible for Service Delivery Management at designated site(s). Requires daily on-site presence and involvement with day to day Hardware and Software Support and personnel issues. Serves as Primary Interface to Customer at designated site(s). Responsible for Maintaining Customer Satisfaction at designated site(s). Responsible for escalation to Product Support and District Support Manager (DSM) as needed. Responsible for coordinating with Project Manager. Responsible for tracking statuses, trends, plans and schedules and act as focal point for disseminating this information to direct reports and customer and Installation Project Manager (IPM) on a regular basis. Responsible for the assisting the IPM with the management of hardware and software installation and/or upgrade planning and execution that supports the overall project and company goals. Identifies and assigns site service tasks as needed to ensure a balanced workload between site direct reports. Ensures adequate site coverage to meet contractual commitments. Conducts performance planning and performance reviews for all direct reports. Responsible for making salary recommendations to DSM in accordance with HR policy. Promotes development opportunities for direct reports. Responsible for building and maintaining a cohesive on-site team. Attends selected DSM Meetings and Con calls. Responsible for planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, forecasting, and revenue capture via the service contract renewal process.

Director of Scientific Computing and Visualization

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Harvard University seeks a Director with expertise in High Performance Computing (HPC) and scientific computing to oversee the development and management of a world- class research-computing environment in support of the Sciences at Harvard University. The Sciences Research Computing environment consists of fourteen thousand processing cores, and more than three petabytes of high performance storage. With the five universities Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) set to open in 2013, this role will have an active involvement with the design and implementation of new resources to further increase support of our research. The Director of Scientific Computing and Visualization will manage resources for scientific computing, scientific application development, informatics, visualization and high- performance computing, specific to the Sciences. Visualization is a growth area in HPC within the University and will continue to develop advanced capabilities and deploy new technology to support science. Interacts directly with science faculty to assess needs, develop strategic plan, budget, and coordinate and facilitate the development and maintenance of the necessary hardware/software to support research programs. Will establish a continuum of support to underpin science by application of HPC systems and technology to support faculty research. Maintains close collaboration with the other FAS research computing groups and similar groups across the University. Manages 8 staff members. Management responsibilities include building and developing a diverse and effective team; planning and delegating work effectively; communicating and monitoring performance expectations; motivating and developing direct reports; and ensuring compliance with Harvard and FAS policies and procedures.

Computational Scientist

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose: The University of Tennessee (UT) is seeking an individual with a proven track record as a Computational Scientist for the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility. Pre-eminence in high performance computing is increasingly critical to maintaining U.S. scientific and technological leadership. NICS has a 112,896 core Cray XT5 high performance computing system in production to enable the National Science Foundation?s (NSF) science and engineering communities the capability to address some of their most computationally challenging research needs. The position reports to the Group Leader, Scientific Computing Group in the NICS HPC Facility. Major Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will serve as a liaison between the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) and the users of NICS computational resources. He/she will work with application scientists to develop, port, and tune applications to work well in the NICS environment and represent the needs of application communities for NICS planning and decision-making. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: - Working closely with NICS users to assist them in using NICS resources effectively and efficiently - Assisting users in moving data and programs into and out of our environment, developing and porting applications for our computers, debugging and tuning applications for high performance, and scheduling applications to meet the scientific needs of the users - Working with NICS systems, storage and networking groups to understand the needs and schedules of application groups - Assisting in capacity and capability planning exercises - Defining the requirements for, and assisting in the development of, system software, libraries and tools that meet user?s needs - Participating in high-performance-computing community-wide efforts to design and develop these tools and integrate them with application development teams - Writing proposals and conducting research to determine the best way to approach tools and libraries as needed - Participating in various application-area and computer-science research proposals - Conducting research and reporting the results in journals, technical manuals, and conferences

Group Leader- HPC Applications Support

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose: The University of Tennessee (UT) seeks an outstanding individual with exceptional research experience and skills to serve as the Group Leader for HPC Application Support in the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) within the Joint Institute for Computational Sciences (JICS). This position reports to the Director of NICS. Pre-eminence in high performance computing is increasingly critical to maintaining U.S. scientific and technological leadership, and to that end, NICS is managing several high performance computing (HPC) systems that enable the National Science Foundation?s (NSF) science and engineering communities the capability to address some of their most computationally challenging research needs. This position will lead a team responsible for leading-edge research in support of application scientists and users of HPC systems. Research will cover a wide range of HPC application areas, such as climate modeling, astrophysics, materials science, and chemistry application scientists. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The major duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: o Develop and lead a successful program in scientific applications research by ensuring project quality impact, and longevity through appropriate staffing, training, and budget oversight. o Interaction with the appropriate program offices and other agencies to develop and maintain program funding for basic and applied scientific research and HPC. o Collaboration with local and remote application scientists for the purposes of the advancement of scientific computing at NICS. o Take responsibility for personnel management, including but not limited to creation of personnel performance appraisals and employee development plans o Represent group-level work to review committees, internal and external interested parties, and the HPC user community. o Provide support for NICS center-wide activities such as HPC deployments, application support, and content for training, outreach and proposals for funding. o Responsible for the management and development of personnel including providing appropriate professional development and training, performing performance appraisals, and creation of employee development plans. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in computer science, physics, or related scientific discipline with several years of computational science experience. Requires a demonstrated ability to identify, plan, develop and maintain research programs and substantial programmatic funding. Personnel management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Candidates must have a proven capability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Group Leader- HPC User Assistance/User Support

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose: The University of Tennessee (UT) seeks an outstanding individual with exceptional research experience and skills to serve as the Group Leader for User Assistance Group (UA) in the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS) within the Joint Institute for Computational Sciences (JICS). This position reports to the Director of the NICS. Pre-eminence in high performance computing is increasingly critical to maintaining U.S. scientific and technological leadership, and to that end, NICS is managing several high performance computing (HPC) systems that enable the National Science Foundation?s (NSF) science and engineering communities the capability to address some of their most computationally challenging research needs. Major Duties and Responsibilities: This role will lead efforts to assist users of HPC systems, oversee the account management process, work closely with senior management to leverage the use of NICS resources, and promote the NICS as a vital academic computational research center. The UA Group Leader will oversee support of both local and remote users from industry, academia, and government to assist them in effective and efficient use of computing resources. The UA Group Leader will work with account management staff to ensure that processes and procedures are efficient and aligned with the NICS?s priorities and user needs. These tasks will involve working closely with other staff members in the systems, storage, and application support groups to provide a comprehensive support program. The UA Group Leader will work with outreach staff to promote and disseminate the scientific and technical accomplishments of users and staff. This role serves as a key member of the NICS management team and is called upon to represent the NICS in a variety of capacities. Qualifications: The position requires a Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline. A PhD is a plus. Other requirements and competencies for the position include: ? Ability to communicate with and understand the complex requirements of scientists, engineers and professional staff in the use and deployment of high performance computing solutions. ? Technical troubleshooting experience on HPC resources. ? Experience providing user support or code development support in a HPC environment. ? Project management and process improvement experience. ? Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing diverse teams of technical, administrative, business, and creative professionals. ? Experience in providing training and mentoring to staff, students, and interns by providing effective, timely, and meaningful feedback and opportunities for professional development. ? Experienced in public relations and/or communications with industry, academia, and government audiences. ? Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communications skills, organizational skills, and strong personal motivation. ? Ability to effectively manage key strategic relationships with sponsors, users, and potential partners. ? Proven capability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment.

User Support Specialist

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Summary: The University of Tennessee (UT) and the National Center for Computational Sciences (NICS) is seeking an individual with a proven track record as a User Support Specialist in a computational research environment. This position reports to the Group Leader for User Support at NICS. Pre-eminence in high performance computing is increasingly critical to maintaining U.S. scientific and technological leadership. NICS has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create and operate a high-performance computing center to provide NSF science and engineering communities the capability to address their most computationally challenging research needs The User Support Specialist will: - Provide technical support: debugging, parallelization assistance, performance tuning, effective use of scratch and archival file systems and high-performance networks - Perform installation, maintenance, and support for commercial and public domain software - Write and maintain documentation - Prepare and deliver training - Guide users to effectively implement high-performance computing technologies such as accelerators and data analysis tools Support is provided for local, national, and international users to assist them in using the NICS computing resources effectively and efficiently. This will involve working closely with other NICS staff members to deliver a comprehensive support program. Requirements and Qualifications Requirements of the position include but are not limited to: - An undergraduate degree in a math, science, engineering, computer science, or related scientific discipline - Ability to communicate with and understand the complex requirements of scientists, engineers and professional staff in the deployment of high performance computing solutions - Experience compiling and running codes on high-performance computers - Knowledge of and experience using multiple languages for scientific computing in a UNIX environment - Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and strong personal motivation - Commitment to helping researchers and research projects be successful Desired qualifications include: - Graduate degree in a scientific area - Ability to analyze, optimize, and debug scientific codes - Knowledge of scalable parallel software development technologies including MPI and OpenMP - Experience or familiarity with new technologies such as accelerators and next-generation languages - Experience providing user support or code development support in a high-performance computing environment NICS is recognized by our employees and the community as an inclusive environment; diversity is valued; individuals and teams are inspired to contribute fully to the organizations success. NICS is an equal opportunity employer.

Computational Biology Research Associate (Research Associate) (Dallas, TX)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

General notes The candidate will be appointed to the UT title of Research Associate or Research Scientist based on qualifications. The Research Associate will be based at one of UT Systems Dallas area institutions (UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health Science Center Tyler). Purpose of position: The Computational Biology Research Associate is responsible for providing the necessary support to enable computational biology and biomedicine researchers at UT System academic and health institutions to utilize the advanced computational resources at Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC). Essential functions: Serving as a primary point of contact for UT System life science investigators in the greater Dallas region (UTSW, UT Health Science Center Tyler, UT Dallas, UT Arlington). Scheduling, organizing and conducting regular training workshops for life science investigators. Consulting with researchers on specific questions regarding the application/use of TACCs computational systems. Providing one-on-one and small group research facilitation by assisting researchers who may be unfamiliar with the use of advanced computational systems for the analysis of biological data. Coordinating with the existing campus centers that produce relevant biological data to keep ahead of new developments. Working closely with the TACC Computational Biology group to maintain close coordination between UT System campus and TACC. Providing community feedback to enhance TACCs computing resources, services, R and D, and expertise. Pursuing opportunities for new research through proposals and partnerships with agencies and companies. Publishing and presenting results from collaborations. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Research Associate or Research Scientist

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Date available Immediately Position duration Funding expected to continue Position open to all applicants Monthly salary OPEN Hours per week 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM Location Austin - J. J. Pickle Research Campus (North Austin) Hiring department TACC http://www.tacc.utexas.edu Number of vacancies 1 General notes The candidate will be appointed to the UT title of Research Associate or Research Scientist based on qualifications. Research activities include the design, development, and deployment of software technologies that enable researchers to analyze massive data sets using resources ranging from PCs to terascale rendering systems. Purpose of position This position will join the Visualization area at TACC to perform research, development, and support activities involving advanced visualization techniques and technologies. Essential functions Evaluate new visualization architectures, systems, and software tools to determine future research and development activities and technologies to enhance TACC user capabilities. Initiate and conduct research and development activities including collaborations with external researchers, to produce new visualization and data analysis techniques related to effectively handling data in the multi-gigabyte to multi-terabyte range. Obtain external funding to enhance TACCs visualization activities, expertise and resources by submitting proposals to funding agencies, industrial partners and vendors. Assist in the development, configuration, operation and support of TACC visualization facilities. Work with UT researchers and partners to utilize leading-edge visualization techniques and technologies in their computational research. Publicize the results of TACCs Visualization activities through presentations at conferences and workshops, and through publications in conference proceedings and professional journals. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

WEB PORTAL AND GATEWAY DEVELOPER

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose of Position The Portal and Gateway Developer will help design, develop, deploy, and support portals and gateways that enable researchers to utilize distributed advanced computing resources. Essential Functions Develop new applications and capabilities for the current TACC web-based portal projects, such as the TACC and XSEDE User Portals. Interact and collaborate with the researchers at UT and in the national academic research community to gather and analyze requirements for portals and application-focused science gateways. Candidate must be willing and able to research issues independently and be assertive with respect to solving problems and completing tasks. Utilize software development tools and techniques including source control management, prototyping, unit testing, documentation, bug tracking, and peer code review. Perform maintenance and provide support on software running in a critical production environment. Assist in the publication of results from development and research activities through presentations at conferences and workshops, as well as through publications in conference proceedings and professional journals. Participate in teleconferences for national projects involving project staff across the country. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II - _Net Applications Developer - RESA II

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose of Position The .Net Applications Developer will help design, develop, deploy, and support database-driven web applications that enable staff and researchers to utilize distributed advanced computing resources. Essential Functions Develop new applications and capabilities for the current TACC .Net-based projects. Interact and collaborate with TACC staff to gather and analyze requirements for applications. Candidate must be willing and able to research issues independently and be assertive with respect to solving problems and completing tasks. Utilize software development tools and techniques including source control management, prototyping, unit testing, documentation, bug tracking, and peer code review. Perform maintenance and provide support on software running in a critical production environment. Design and develop reports to facilitate analysis of various data. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Java Middleware and Web Developer - Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:39:49 EST

Purpose of Position The Texas Advanced Computing Center is seeking a Java middleware and Web Developer to help design, develop, deploy, and support middleware, web portals and gateways that enable researchers to utilize distributed advanced computing resources. Essential Functions Develop new applications and capabilities for the current TACC web-based portal projects, such as the TACC and XSEDE User Portals. Interact and collaborate with the researchers at UT and in the national academic research community to gather and analyze requirements for portals and application-focused science gateways. Candidate must be willing and able to research issues independently and be assertive with respect to solving problems and completing tasks. Utilize software development tools and techniques including source control management, prototyping, unit testing, documentation, bug tracking, and peer code review. Perform maintenance and provide support on software running in a critical production environment. Assist in the publication of results from development and research activities through presentations at conferences and workshops, as well as through publications in conference proceedings and professional journals. Participate in teleconferences for national projects involving project staff across the country. Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

HPC Systems Administrator

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:39:49 EST

Research Computing and Cyberinfrastructure (RCC), a unit of Information Technology Services at Penn State, is seeking a talented and goal-oriented person to join our team as an HPC System Administrator in support of providing high-performance research computing and visualization systems and services at Penn State. RCC provides comprehensive system services and applications consulting for computational research and teaching endeavors of Penn State faculty and their students. Our systems professionals have ongoing opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and to expand their technical expertise, while also working within the stimulating intellectual environment of supporting the diverse research pursuits at Penn State, one of the nations leading research institutions. As a part of our HPC system administration team, you will work with other system administrators, programmers, application support experts, and faculty partners in the design, implementation, ongoing operations and user support for high-end computing systems. Core responsibilities will include system administration, software maintenance, system monitoring and troubleshooting for HPC clusters and related infrastructure. You will also provide user support, documentation and consulting to help ensure the effective use of HPC resources by faculty members and their students. You will have opportunity within the group to work with a range of systems and technologies such as compute clusters, parallel file systems, high-speed interconnects, GPU-based computing, and database servers. You will be encouraged to stay abreast of market trends and to participate in group evaluation and adoption of early-stage technologies before they come to market. In the past year the HPC system administration team has deployed a 2112 core Linux cluster with QDR Infiniband, a NVIDIA GPU cluster with 24 M2090 GPUs, a 288 core interactive use Linux cluster, a large memory Linux cluster with servers having up to 1 TB of RAM, a 2.5 PB tape library, an 8 Gbps Fiber Channel SAN, a 10 Gbps Ethernet core capable of Data Center Bridging, a data center area with 32 new water cooled computer racks, and much more. In the past year we have also partnered with vendors to evaluate demo hardware for 10 Gbps iWARP Ethernet, 40 Gbps RCOE Ethernet, 16 Gbps Fiber Channel, and flash memory arrays capable of one million IOPS. While exploring and evaluating these leading edge technologies, we have also helped support hundreds of researchers using our systems. We are currently preparing for several new clusters, over 750 TB of additional storage, a 16 Gbps Fiber Channel SAN, and other projects that will be deployed over the next few months. Our work is dynamic and exciting and offers team members the opportunity for personal growth and the ability to take on new responsibilities and learn new things. See rcc.its.psu.edu for additional information on the RCC portfolio of systems and services.

Director of Research Computing

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:39:49 EST

Director of Research Computing (Associate Research Scientist non-tenure track faculty) at the University of Georgia, Office of the Chief Information Officer/Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS). Master?s degree in computing or any related field, or equivalent required; terminal degree in computing or any related field, or equivalent preferred; three years of experience leading and managing a central research computing facility is required. Knowledge of strategic planning, developing business cases for sustainable funding, and grant consultation is desirable. The successful candidate should also be knowledgeable about high-performance computing, storage technologies as well as grid computing infrastructure and will provide leadership to a staff of six members that support the Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center. Georgia is well known for its quality of life both outdoor and urban activities (www.georgia.gov). UGA (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution located approximately 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. Cover letter, CV and 3 letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chair of Director of Research Computing Screening Committee, c/o Donna Chandler, HR Coordinator OCIO/EITS, 480 E. Broad Street Suite 202F, Athens, GA 30602. Applications must be received by January 1, 2012. UGA is an EE/AA/ADA institution.

HPC Systems Administrator

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:39:49 EST

New and expanding Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology (CCAST) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) is seeking an individual with a proven track record for an exciting role of the CCAST HPC systems administrator. Interests in high-performance data storage and scientific visualization are a plus. Reporting to the Technology Manager ? CCAST HPC Systems, this position will have responsibility for design, construction, and day-to-day maintenance of state-of-the art HPC hardware and software in the CCAST?s primary data center. CCAST, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded, computational research center in the Office of The Vice President for Research, Creative Activities and Technology Transfer at NDSU is a leadership-class facility engaged in solving difficult computational problems at the heart of today?s scientific and engineering inquiries into the world?s sustainable energy future. CCAST and NDSU offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and excellent work environment. CCAST is located in the NDSU Research and Technology Park which currently hosts 19 tenants providing 893 direct, on-site, and 551 indirect, off-site, jobs in materials science, biosciences, life science technology, information technology, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and sensors/micro-electronics, and other vital areas of research and technology, generating revenue in excess of $130 million. North Dakota State University is in the Carnegie commission on higher education?s elite category of ?Research Universities/Very High research activity and ranks 39th among 554 U.S. research universities without a medical school, according to the National Science Foundation based on FY2008 research expenditures. Research expenditures grew from $44M to more than $114.2M from 1999 to 2009. For FY2010, NDSU reported an estimated $126.4M in research and development activities to the National Science Foundation. North Dakota ranks No. 1 in the nation for short-term job growth and No. 2 in long-term job growth according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report from June 2011. The 2010 Beacon Hill Institute?s ?State Competitiveness Rankings? ranks North Dakota No. 1, and in the same report, the state is ranked No. 13 in the sub-index of technology ? that index takes into account research funding, patents issued, proportion of scientists and engineers in the labor force and the importance of high-tech companies. The city of Fargo ranks No. 3 in best places to launch a small business according to ?CNN Money Magazine? (2009 ?Best Places to Launch? list). Fargo is a growing modern metropolitan community where one can experience sophisticated fine dining, theatre, symphony, art, shopping, and funky coffee houses along with a relaxed lifestyle and clean air.