Department
Provost Research Computing Center
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Work closely with faculty to identify, proactively propose and execute solutions to support or advance their research.
Independently propose and execute practical solutions to various research challenges.
Solves user problems promptly and professionally.
Create and maintain a knowledge base and technical documentation to ensure consistent and high-quality user support.
Hire, train, and manage a team of talented students.
Develop, install, and test scientific software in support of research goals.
Develop documentation best practices and tools that can be used by others.
Develops and presents technical training materials and web-based documentation. Ensures timely systems support and updates. Assists in conducting information security assessments and risk analysis of computing environment.
Evaluates past and present technologies to help develop new tools. Ensures all the new tools have been through quality control reviews.
Perform other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar field.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python.
Experience in a Unix/Linux-based environment.
Excellent oral and written English communication and inter-personal skills.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work well with faculty and researchers.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. C++, C, etc.) strongly preferred.
Application Documents
CV or resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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Yearly based
Hyde Park Campus, United States