Indiana University
HPC Bioinformatics Analyst (Research Software Developer)
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
The Research Technologies division within UITS is seeking a Bioinformatics High Performance Computing (HPC) Analyst to support IU's research community.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Installs software on IU's HPC systems.
Provides user support and answering user tickets.
Provides training/workshops.
General Responsibilities
Provides advanced analysis and programming related to the design, development, and support of research systems.
Acts as lead in the development and implementation of well-engineered software that supports and enriches research productivity and reliability; evolves software development and data services with the research to ensure that modern standards of reproducible code are kept.
Acts as lead in operating, monitoring, and maintaining the integrity of a broad scope of CI systems (storage, cluster computing, databases, virtual machines, network...)
Provides advanced consultation with researchers in the use of a broad set of state-of-the-art research systems, tools, and software to enable research productivity; partners with researchers to co-create and co-learn relevant computing and data capabilities.
Connects, facilitates, and leads interactions between researchers and technology providers; provides regular communications to the systems and software/data professionals.
Engages a broad set of researchers through support requests as a subject matter expert (i.e. email, ticketing systems, chats); recommends and establishes best practice documentation, processes and procedures to remediate support request.
Supports and collaborates with researchers and other key IT (e.g. network and security) and Data Center partners.
Builds and maintains relationships across the various CI teams to support researchers needs in a timely manner; keeps up with the pace of complex research problems.
Enhances learning with full awareness of the local research computing and data landscape.
Identifies education opportunities in research community; helps build curriculum and contributes to development and presentation of various training to researchers on basic use of CI.
Contributes to grant proposals that are lead by CI professionals or faculty members.
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education Required
Master's degree (preferably in related field)
Preferred
Graduate degree in the area of Bio/Medical Informatics
Work Experience Required
3 years of systems programming/analysis or related experience
Preferred
Experience using and supporting HPC systems
Experience using/building containers on HPC
Skills Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Preferred
Python/R/Linux bash scripting
Domain knowledge of bioinformatics tools
Working Conditions / Demands This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Advanced FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Information Technology Job Family: Software/App Design, Dev & Eng
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Department Specific Responsibilities
Installs software on IU's HPC systems.
Provides user support and answering user tickets.
Provides training/workshops.
General Responsibilities
Provides advanced analysis and programming related to the design, development, and support of research systems.
Acts as lead in the development and implementation of well-engineered software that supports and enriches research productivity and reliability; evolves software development and data services with the research to ensure that modern standards of reproducible code are kept.
Acts as lead in operating, monitoring, and maintaining the integrity of a broad scope of CI systems (storage, cluster computing, databases, virtual machines, network...)
Provides advanced consultation with researchers in the use of a broad set of state-of-the-art research systems, tools, and software to enable research productivity; partners with researchers to co-create and co-learn relevant computing and data capabilities.
Connects, facilitates, and leads interactions between researchers and technology providers; provides regular communications to the systems and software/data professionals.
Engages a broad set of researchers through support requests as a subject matter expert (i.e. email, ticketing systems, chats); recommends and establishes best practice documentation, processes and procedures to remediate support request.
Supports and collaborates with researchers and other key IT (e.g. network and security) and Data Center partners.
Builds and maintains relationships across the various CI teams to support researchers needs in a timely manner; keeps up with the pace of complex research problems.
Enhances learning with full awareness of the local research computing and data landscape.
Identifies education opportunities in research community; helps build curriculum and contributes to development and presentation of various training to researchers on basic use of CI.
Contributes to grant proposals that are lead by CI professionals or faculty members.
Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education Required
Master's degree (preferably in related field)
Preferred
Graduate degree in the area of Bio/Medical Informatics
Work Experience Required
3 years of systems programming/analysis or related experience
Preferred
Experience using and supporting HPC systems
Experience using/building containers on HPC
Skills Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Preferred
Python/R/Linux bash scripting
Domain knowledge of bioinformatics tools
Working Conditions / Demands This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and to operate computers and other related technical equipment. The role is required to maintain and interact with computers and frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Advanced FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Information Technology Job Family: Software/App Design, Dev & Eng
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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