Research Computing Specialist - Structured Biology / Research Services
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience (typically 3 years or more) troubleshooting complex technical environments, using advanced diagnostic technical and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.
- Experience with user account and ACL (Access Control List) management on current Linux operating systems.
- Experience installing and maintaining Python-based applications on Linux in HPC (High Performance Computing) environments.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in a field close to structural biology.
- Experience integrating and optimizing compute accelerators into compute workflows, such as NVIDIA GPU’s (Graphics Processing Units).
- Experience with Rocky Linux and SLURM (Simple Linux Utility for Resource Management) is highly desired.
- Experience with cryoSPARC is highly desired.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload the following materials and mark them as “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Information Technology Services will be hiring for one level listed within this requisition, depending on the qualifications of the successful finalist.
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For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.
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