Texas A&M University College Station , TX 77840
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Title
Research Scientist
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
High Performance Research Computing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M's research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/.
What We Want
The High Performance Research Computing group is hiring a Research Scientist that will be responsible for assisting customers using complex research computing resources for advanced research purposes; providing technical oversight for the consulting, technical support, and training provided to users of high-performance computing resources for scientific research, as well as to other technical staff and serving as principal investigator on an NSF grant. The preferred candidate will have a PhD in a field of study that applies computational approaches and six to ten years of research experience that includes aspects of leadership and mentorship. We are looking to hire a candidate who is a team player and who will promote collaboration and cooperation while working within a team. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding
Required Education and Experience:
Appropriate PhD
Six years of experience in computational research
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours and weekends, may require some domestic travel
Preferred Education and Experience:
PhD in a field of study that applies computational approaches
Six to ten years of research experience that includes aspects of leadership and mentorship
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Fortran, Matlab, C, C++, CUDA, OpenACC, with the ability to learn others as needed
Familiarity with tools, and techniques used in scientific computing Proficient in using the LINUX/UNIX operating systems
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Ability to travel both nationally and internationally
Responsibilities:
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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