High Performance Computing Specialist

Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.

Van Andel Institute is currently seeking a Full-Time High Performance Computing Specialist in Information Technology. The goal of this position will be to support the usage of Linux-based systems and applications by researchers and scientists. This individual will work with various teams to design and support software, systems, and tools for their needs.

As a High Performance Computing Specialist you will:

• Interact with faculty, scientists, technicians, and students on computational needs to optimize compute and storage usage in a High Performance Computing (HPC) Environment.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with research departments to raise awareness around the research computing services provided and help researchers make best use of HPC/scientific computing resources.

• Provide expert technical support to researchers, faculty, and students in utilizing HPC resources effectively for research projects.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams on projects that require HPC resources and effective data management.

• Assist in data management planning and best practices for research projects and work with researchers to develop data management plans, ensuring proper data organization and documentation.

• Conduct training sessions and workshops on HPC best practices, parallel computing, and research data management.

• Attend conferences and workshops relevant to HPC, advance skills, and stay current with emerging HPC technologies and trends; develop and maintain external contacts at institutions having similar HPC requirements and solutions.

• Coach and provide advice, guidance, encouragement, constructive feedback and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members at the Institute.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications are required for this role?

• BS in Computer Science, Computational Science, Bioinformatics, or closely related field.

• Experience or background in using computational technology in a science related field and customer focused.

• Strong understanding of HPC usage, Linux, Python, workflows, and job scheduling.

• Demonstrated customer support experience, writing system documentation, and training end users.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively within teams and across organizations.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. 401k plan with an employer match, paid vacation and PTO, parental leave, and more.

About Van Andel Institute

Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.

VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.

As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.

About Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It's fun affordable and family-friendly.

Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.