Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Scientist Research Computing
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Office of Advanced Research Computing
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Scientist for the Office of Advanced Research Computing. This position reports to the Director of Research Support, under the Associate Vice President for Advanced Research Computing.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Engages in local outreach on the Rutgers campuses (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, New Brunswick, Newark and Camden) to identify potential new users of research computing and data resources.
- Supports the Rutgers University research community, as well as other research disciplines, in their research computing and data related research.
- Manages and Analyzes data being created in molecular and cellular biology, genomics and biomedicine through the use of existing data science and machine learning tools as well as engineer new toolsets that include models, algorithms, and software developed in-house.
- Works closely with faculty, post-doctoral associates, students, and research staff to understand their research to allow for the customization of workflows, training, and support, and has an opportunity to grow a biomedical and clinical informatics team based on demand for biomedical and clinical informatics services.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
35S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
101546.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
122780.000
Annual Maximum Salary
146452.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in relevant field.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting computationally intensive and/or data intensive research projects or equivalent work.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must enjoy working in a dynamic and flexible team environment and have a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate a history of self-motivation.
- Demonstrated appreciation for a wide range of computer and data-intensive research and be experienced in at least one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) areas.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python or R, and work in a Unix-like system.
- Knowledge of the EPIC electronic medical records system and the EPIC Cognitive Computing Platform (ECCP) as well as the OMOP common data model.
- Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a related field.
- An understanding of how advanced research computing technologies are used to enable scientific discovery.
- Familiarity with data-intensive computing environments.
- Experience applying advanced software tools, computing technologies in a dynamic, diverse research setting and national scientific computing initiatives such as the Open Science Grid, ACCESS, and/or CloudLab as well as familiarity with prominent cloud service providers.
- An understanding of user requirements and translating those requirements into functional and dependable solutions, working with scientific programming languages and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge and experience with deep learning frameworks like Tensorflow or PyTorch.
- Experience with statistical tools like SAS, Stata, and SPSS preferred. Knowledge of HPC systems.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand.
- Regularly required to use hands to handle tools, cabling, and equipment.
- Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
- Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, move up to 50 pounds.
- Office environment.
- Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST1361
Posting Open Date
05/15/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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