This Position is for a Research Computing Specialist with a public university work location in University, MS.

Department Summary

MCSR supports computational researchers at public universities across the state of Mississippi. We are a small team within the University of Mississippi IT department, which means you get the fun of working on a small team and the support of a larger team.

Role Specifications

Family - Information Technology

Sub-Family - IT Infrastructure & Technical Services

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 10

Role Summary

Provides systems administration support for multi-user, multi-application enterprise compute servers.

This position is the primary system administrator on multiple computational clusters running Linux. They also assist computational researchers in efficiently running their HPC jobs using PBS and SLURM.

Examples of Work Performed

Provides advanced technical support to HPC users and assists researchers in using the capabilities of MCSR to the best advantage.

Establishes new user accounts on HPC platforms.

Diagnoses and trouble shoots user connection problems.

Compiles, tests and optimizes the performance of serial and parallel applications, including applications with extensive library dependencies, on HPC platforms.

Maintains web-based documentation of MCSR systems and software applications.

Designs, maintains and supports software systems for mass data storage and retrieval.

Identifies research projects and that can benefit from MCSR participation.

Builds multi-institutional, interdisciplinary consortia of researchers to explore collaborative opportunities and writes competitive grant proposals.

Develops and conducts both live and web-based user training workshops on HPC topics.

Participates in short and long-term planning, devises outreach strategies, develops and implements policies to optimize research productivity.

Participates in cooperative scientific research and oversees student research efforts.

Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides multiple levels of support for ensuring proper functioning of the operating system software and its associated components for the University's academic, administrative, and research based enterprise compute servers.

2. Installs, maintains, and updates the enterprise backup software.

3. Develops scripts, programs, and tools to assist with system administration functions.

4. Works with application and Help Desk support personnel to resolve system issues.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.