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University of Florida Research Computing Support and Applications Internship in Gainesville, Florida
Research Computing Support and Applications Internship
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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology
Department: 14500000 - IT-RC RESEARCH COMPUTING
Classification Title:
OPS Intern or Student Intern
Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking two talented and highly motivated, part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT for the summer semester. The intern will assist the RC Support and Services Team with Tier 1 HiPerGator user support, application installation, and reference data management.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
Support service request/ticket triage
Answering basic support questions via ticketing system, slack, Zoom
Installation of research applications on HiPerGator
Participating in the development of support-related scripts/tools/web applications
Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:
Practical understanding of contemporary research computing
HPC application installation skills
Troubleshooting application code
Programming experience (support tool and web app development)
Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences
Identify, write down, and carry out performance objectives (mutually agreed upon by the employer, the UFIT experiential learning supervisor, and the student) related to the practical experience in their internship
About UF Information Technology
Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer, UF Information Technology is comprised of eight departments: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT athttps://it.ufl.edu/and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About the University of Florida
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6thin the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1stamong public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/) .
Expected Salary:
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
Research or programming experience is a plus
HiPerGator use experience is a plus
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to submit with their application:
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Professional References (Minimum of 3)
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 01 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time