Req #: 243918

Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Appointing Department Web Address: https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwit

Posting Date: 02/26/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $8,090 - $13,147 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service.

The Research Computing (RC) division within UW-IT designs, implements, and operates Linux based High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, high performance parallel file systems storage, as well as provides research computing consultation and support to campus customers.

This position focuses on supporting HPC/AI efforts for the research computing group, while providing expertise and support to other endeavors when needed. This position requires a team-oriented professional with the ability to communicate with researchers across multiple disciplines. This position regularly interfaces with other UW-IT teams as well as research customers across campus.

Knowledge of computational research practices, the ability to work and communicate with academic researchers, an optimistic “can do” disposition, collaborative growth mindset, and a customer-centric perspective are all key for success in this role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree informatics, Research, Statistics, Engineering or related field or experience

• Four years scientific background or research experience, or experience directly supporting computational research.

• Knowledge of technical computing and research methods.

• Experience utilizing and scripting for Linux HPC clusters including software installation.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Familiarity with computational research, preferably in a cluster environment.

• Knowledge of computational reproducibility best practices (i.e., git, containers).

• Excellent demonstrated written/oral communication, technical documentation, user liaising, and personal interaction abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team. DESIRED: Experience with:

• Familiarity with computational research, preferably in a cluster environment.

• Optimized compilation and configuration of complex software from source code.

• Applying and interpreting machine learning/deep learning concepts and techniques.

• Techniques for efficient management and computation on large datasets.

• Installing and deploying common frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow / TensorBoard, Pytorch etc. on both GPU and CPU architectures. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hybrid, Open office environment.Requires monitoring of e-mail and trouble ticket system for questions needing immediate response during business hours.Other duties are assigned or required to support the service.This is a remote essential position and is required to work remotely when the University suspends operations. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.