Research Computing Support and Applications Internship

Job Description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking two talented and highly motivated part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT. The interns will assist the RC Support and Services Team with developing support-focused internal CLI tools, databases, web applications, and APIs, as well as support request triage, application installation, reference data management, and other Tier 1 user support activities on the HiPerGator supercomputer.

The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus. Some Key Responsibilities And Characteristics Of This Position Are:

• Development of support-related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on HiPerGator
• Support service request triage
• Basic HPC user support via the ticketing system and Slack

Key Learning Outcomes

• Programming experience (support tool and web app development)
• Practical understanding of contemporary research computing infrastructure and applications
• HPC application installation skills
• Application troubleshooting and modification
• Identification, documentation, and execution of project tasks and performance objectives
• Developing customer service and communication skills that demonstrate openness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people

About Research Computing

Research Computing is a unit within UFIT. The unit provides support for research computing needs, including the HiPerGator supercomputer. The unit is led by the RC Support and Services Team.

About The University Of Florida

The University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).

Expected Salary

$18.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

• MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE
• UF Student Assistant
• This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• OPS Intern
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
• Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages; Python knowledge is required
• HiPerGator use experience

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applicants are required to submit with their application: Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Professional References (Minimum of 3), and a (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required: No