Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
South Dakota State University
Working Title
HPC Software Development Engineer
Posting Number
NFE02061P
Department
SDSU-IT Research Computing
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCi) (Research Computing) within the Division on Technology and Security (DTS) is pleased to announce an exciting career opportunity as an HPC Software Development Engineer (Research Facilitator). We are seeking a creative and innovative professional to join our team.
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in assisting the research and educational communities with research cyberinfrastructure support. You will provide SDSU and the South Dakota Board of Regents user communities with software development engineering support for applications, programs, and programming languages to aid in the resolution of research problems that rely on high-performance computing services.
The SDSU Research Cyberinfrastructure team removes obstacles to research achievement by offering computational skills to support researchers across all disciplines. This position will be integral to this group of professionals sharing and utilizing cross-disciplinary computational techniques in new and developing fields. This position will collaborate closely with faculty, students, postdoctoral researchers, and I.T. colleagues to facilitate and expedite research application-related solutions to solve research problems.
This position is a 12-month, 100%-time, benefit-eligible and is supervised by the Assistant Vice President for Research Cyberinfrastructure. This position has the flexibility for a hybrid or a remote location. If hybrid or remote, it will be expected for this position to be on campus in Brookings, SD, quarterly.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to benefit from and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will support the SDSU and SDBOR education and research communities with activities that include developing and implementing research computing applications and software programs. The position’s duties will also require training in high-performance computing application areas related to institutional research needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS or BA degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by date of application.
- At least three years of experience in research computing or a closely related area.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) application programming experience developing applications within a cluster system or a single server environment.
- An understanding of basic Linux system command-line utilities.
- Knowledge of any cloud computing providers such as the NSF-funded Access (XSEDE) program, National Research Platform, the Open Science Grid, or commercial cloud products.
- Positive customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS, MA, Ph. D, or a DSc in Computer Science or a closely related.
- discipline.
- Experience with research data transfer applications such as
- Globus, SFTP, or similar.
- Experience supporting HPC within Higher Education.
- Experience training users on how to use HPC applications and programs.
- Experience contributing as a team member on projects.
- Research computing/related outreach experience
- Experience using the Slurm cluster resource manager.
- Parallel File storage system experience.
- Experience with GPU computing (AI: machine learning)
- Experience writing grant proposals or publications.
BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco-free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
06/16/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
07/07/2023
Advertised Salary
Up to $75,000, commensurate with experience and education.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Regular work hours are 8 to 5 pm, weekdays. This position will involve some work activities outside of normal business hours to achieve project deadlines and/or address critical application/program problems driven by the research and educational needs of the SDSU and the SDBOR.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Other
If other, please indicate
This position has the flexibility for a hybrid or a remote location within the United States. If hybrid or remote, it will be expected for this position to be on campus in Brookings, SD, quarterly.
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
UNIVERSITY AND THE BROOKINGS COMMUNITY:
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university, with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million in annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities, research, innovation, and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
Jackrabbits Athletics won as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact Chad Julius at 605-688-5767, chad.julius@sdstate.edu, or Josilyn Ulvestad at 605-688-6938, josilyn.ulvestad@sdstate.edu.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position’s use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Ear Protection (including earplugs)
If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
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Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Color Vision, Depth Perception, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Changes of Temperature, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Exposure to Noise, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Exposure to noise working around computing and auxiliary equipment in the SDSU central data center.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Infrequent work in the SDSU Compute and Data Center
Supplemental Questions
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Where did you hear about this position?
- SDBOR Employment Site
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Reference List Optional Documents