Computational Science Specialist

North Carolina State University

Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 19, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193860EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Computational Science Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	College of Sciences
About the Department	The College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological-sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. Sciences IT is a growing unit that provides innovative IT solutions, responsive and forward-looking support, and creative applications of technology to support the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College of Sciences. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties	This position will assist researchers in bioinformatics computing. This position includes bioinformatics pipeline development and optimization, software installation, database and website generation, and scientific analysis and visualization. Computing may occur at the NC State HPC core facility, Bioinformatics Research Center ( BRC) computing resources, or external HPC facilities (supercomputing centers, cloud). As this position will work closely with research groups in the BRC, projects may include a range of data types, including Next-generating sequencing ( NGS) and phenotypic data. Research This position will work with research groups to develop new bioinformatics pipelines and/or modify and extend existing pipelines by writing maintainable code. This position will maintain knowledge of workflow management software, virtual machines, and container platforms like Docker or Apptainer (Singularity) and generate and maintain databases to house biological datasets as needed for research groups. This position will also contribute to generating reactive web apps using web frameworks such as Shiny and install scientific software on High-Performance Computing ( HPC) environments. This position will perform scientific analysis and visualization of modeled or measured datasets with popular visualization tools and engage with faculty regarding the testing, specifications, and acquisition of new hardware. This position will also maintain the software stack and documentation of the BRC cluster. Training This position will create and deliver custom training modules and workshops on various research computing topics focused on skills development for the next generation of researchers in graduate programs. Budget Will assist with developing budgets and proposals to access HPC resources.
Other Responsibilities	N/A

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications	Proven knowledge of scripting programming languages like Shell, Python, and/or R Familiarity with job schedulers (ie SLURM, LSF) and job scheduling practices Experience working with Containers for Scientific Applications Comfortable using the Linux Operating System Ability to identify capabilities and limitations of local scientific computing resources, be able to connect researchers with appropriate external resources, and identify cases where the use of commercial cloud platforms may be applicable. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment with colleagues and build partnerships Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey technical information in a clear and thorough manner
Preferred Qualifications	The following items are desirable, but not necessary for consideration for this position: Master's degree or PhD in a Computational Biology/Bioinformatics related field Experience working in a higher education or research environment 3+ years of relevant professional experience Experience in GPU computing Experience with Github for software management Experience with the usage of workflow languages (like Nextflow) for developing and maintaining bioinformatics analysis pipelines
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	12/19/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00101139
Position Type	Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	170101 - College of Sciences - Dean
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.