Science Gateways
CHTC Research Cyberinfrastructure Specialist
Science Gateways, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Details Published on Friday, 02 August 2024 13:39Location:
Madison, WisconsinDepartment:
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCIENCES-GENCategory:
ResearchEmployment Type:
OnsiteEmployment Type:
Staff-Full TimeApplication Period Opens:
Jul 17 2024 at 4:30 PM CDTApply By:
Aug 15 2024 at 11:55 PM CDTJob Number:
300979-ASJob Summary:
The Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a Research Cyberinfrastructure Specialist to assist with its efforts to build distributed computing infrastructure supporting scientific research at campus, national, and international scale. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty in the CHTC to research, innovate, develop, and analyze the operation of large-scale distributed throughput computing deployments.
The role will advance the cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure being developed at the CHTC, most notably the Pelican and HTCondor software suites. The initial project for the specialist will be to improve the Pelican software suite, used to deliver hundreds of objects per second and over a petabyte of data per day from the nation's scientific data repositories. However, the position will support projects of different sizes, from machine-learning research managed by UW-Madison faculty to international scientific collaborations. The successful candidate will contribute to several projects in parallel, each lasting from days to months, with support from colleagues and leadership. Given the diverse projects that this position will support, flexibility and independent motivation are critical.
Work at CHTC will provide experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment and prioritize exploration of state-of-the-art technologies in multiple domains. CHTC has delivered software tools for the Hubble Space Telescope, DreamWorks movie rendering, and two Nobel prizes. We are looking for individuals who want to help change the world!
CHTC is a centerpiece of the University's global leadership in computational research. The center is housed in the Discovery Building and the upcoming Morgridge Hall, both situated at the center of campus. The Center is part of the Department of Computer Sciences, an internationally recognized department, and produces the HTCondor and Pelican software suites, operates a state-of-the-art computing facility with thousands of machines at UW-Madison, and is a leader building national-scale distributed high throughput computing cyberinfrastructure.
An ideal candidate will be a software developer who is interested in working in an academic setting and capable of working with faculty and staff to troubleshoot, design, code, test, and document proof-of-concept algorithms and systems in support of a wide range of scientific applications.Responsibilities:
Applies computational, computer science, data science, and cyber infrastructure (CI) research and development principles to provide advanced and varied consultation on research and technology integration and development. Provides non-routine maintenance, planning, and advanced troubleshooting to ensure CI resources meet research needs. Provides guidance and training to other staff and serves as subject matter expert for internal stakeholders.5% Serves as a CI domain expert, provides direct support of users, other staff providing support of users, and advanced computing systems30% Provides expertise and experience in CI to lead troubleshooting, analysis, operation, and support of advanced computing systems and for research45% Develops unique and custom Cyber Infrastructure solutions for research needs15% Writes and updates documentation and tutorials supporting CI activities for research. May provide brief courses for internal researchers and external collaborators5% Provides consultation and expertise for research proposals. May act as technical lead for cyber infrastructure projects. May serve as Co-Principal Investigator for a proposalInstitutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science or any STEM discipline where large-scale computing is essential.- 2 years of professional work experience as a software developer post-bachelor's degree OR a master's degree in a STEM field.- >1 year experience in scripting with Python.- >1 year experience in programming with the C++ or Go languages.- >1 year experience in working within a Linux or Unix command-line environment.- Familiarity with common software development tools and workflows, including git / GitHub and issue tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong written and spoken communication skills- Experience with distributed computing and in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of complex, integrated software systems.- Experience in software development and maintenance as part of a larger team.- Experience working in an academic setting (either as staff or graduate school).- Using and creating containers with tools such as Docker or Podman.Work Type:
Full Time: 100%This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/RenewableMinimum
$71,994 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThe typical starting salary for this position is $72,000 - $103,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.Additional Information:
More about the Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC):The CHTC develops open-source distributed computing software technologies used worldwide, such as HTCondor, and operates a large and active computing infrastructure consisting of thousands of CPUs used by hundreds of research groups across the UW campus. CHTC and its staff contribute to the nation's cyberinfrastructure ecosystem; our work enables academic research across the world.Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address your qualifications as they pertain to the requirements listed and include URLs for examples of past work.Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in a technical interview on site at UW-Madison (accommodations for a virtual Zoom interview can be made if needed). Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person panel interview at UW-Madison. These candidates will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice.We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, address, and photos.
At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
For questions on the position, contact: Todd Tannenbaum athtcondor-jobs@cs.wisc.edu or 608-263-7132.Employment Class:
Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:
300979-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Madison, WisconsinDepartment:
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCIENCES-GENCategory:
ResearchEmployment Type:
OnsiteEmployment Type:
Staff-Full TimeApplication Period Opens:
Jul 17 2024 at 4:30 PM CDTApply By:
Aug 15 2024 at 11:55 PM CDTJob Number:
300979-ASJob Summary:
The Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a Research Cyberinfrastructure Specialist to assist with its efforts to build distributed computing infrastructure supporting scientific research at campus, national, and international scale. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty in the CHTC to research, innovate, develop, and analyze the operation of large-scale distributed throughput computing deployments.
The role will advance the cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure being developed at the CHTC, most notably the Pelican and HTCondor software suites. The initial project for the specialist will be to improve the Pelican software suite, used to deliver hundreds of objects per second and over a petabyte of data per day from the nation's scientific data repositories. However, the position will support projects of different sizes, from machine-learning research managed by UW-Madison faculty to international scientific collaborations. The successful candidate will contribute to several projects in parallel, each lasting from days to months, with support from colleagues and leadership. Given the diverse projects that this position will support, flexibility and independent motivation are critical.
Work at CHTC will provide experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment and prioritize exploration of state-of-the-art technologies in multiple domains. CHTC has delivered software tools for the Hubble Space Telescope, DreamWorks movie rendering, and two Nobel prizes. We are looking for individuals who want to help change the world!
CHTC is a centerpiece of the University's global leadership in computational research. The center is housed in the Discovery Building and the upcoming Morgridge Hall, both situated at the center of campus. The Center is part of the Department of Computer Sciences, an internationally recognized department, and produces the HTCondor and Pelican software suites, operates a state-of-the-art computing facility with thousands of machines at UW-Madison, and is a leader building national-scale distributed high throughput computing cyberinfrastructure.
An ideal candidate will be a software developer who is interested in working in an academic setting and capable of working with faculty and staff to troubleshoot, design, code, test, and document proof-of-concept algorithms and systems in support of a wide range of scientific applications.Responsibilities:
Applies computational, computer science, data science, and cyber infrastructure (CI) research and development principles to provide advanced and varied consultation on research and technology integration and development. Provides non-routine maintenance, planning, and advanced troubleshooting to ensure CI resources meet research needs. Provides guidance and training to other staff and serves as subject matter expert for internal stakeholders.5% Serves as a CI domain expert, provides direct support of users, other staff providing support of users, and advanced computing systems30% Provides expertise and experience in CI to lead troubleshooting, analysis, operation, and support of advanced computing systems and for research45% Develops unique and custom Cyber Infrastructure solutions for research needs15% Writes and updates documentation and tutorials supporting CI activities for research. May provide brief courses for internal researchers and external collaborators5% Provides consultation and expertise for research proposals. May act as technical lead for cyber infrastructure projects. May serve as Co-Principal Investigator for a proposalInstitutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science or any STEM discipline where large-scale computing is essential.- 2 years of professional work experience as a software developer post-bachelor's degree OR a master's degree in a STEM field.- >1 year experience in scripting with Python.- >1 year experience in programming with the C++ or Go languages.- >1 year experience in working within a Linux or Unix command-line environment.- Familiarity with common software development tools and workflows, including git / GitHub and issue tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong written and spoken communication skills- Experience with distributed computing and in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of complex, integrated software systems.- Experience in software development and maintenance as part of a larger team.- Experience working in an academic setting (either as staff or graduate school).- Using and creating containers with tools such as Docker or Podman.Work Type:
Full Time: 100%This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/RenewableMinimum
$71,994 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThe typical starting salary for this position is $72,000 - $103,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.Additional Information:
More about the Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC):The CHTC develops open-source distributed computing software technologies used worldwide, such as HTCondor, and operates a large and active computing infrastructure consisting of thousands of CPUs used by hundreds of research groups across the UW campus. CHTC and its staff contribute to the nation's cyberinfrastructure ecosystem; our work enables academic research across the world.Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address your qualifications as they pertain to the requirements listed and include URLs for examples of past work.Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in a technical interview on site at UW-Madison (accommodations for a virtual Zoom interview can be made if needed). Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person panel interview at UW-Madison. These candidates will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice.We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, address, and photos.
At UW-Madison, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
For questions on the position, contact: Todd Tannenbaum athtcondor-jobs@cs.wisc.edu or 608-263-7132.Employment Class:
Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:
300979-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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