Research Specialist: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK
Research Specialist: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK
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Job Description
The Global Computing Laboratory (GCLab) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) conducts research in high-performance computing (HPC) AI-driven workflows data management and reproducibility in scientific computing. Our work addresses challenges in scalable data systems workflow automation and sustainable AI for exascale and cloud-HPC environments. We collaborate with national laboratories universities and industry partners through NSF and DOE-funded projects.
The GCLab is seeking a Research Specialistto independently support and conduct research projects in the field of high-performance computer architecture. The work assists with the development of a model that tunes HPC applications to maximize workflow performance and robustness even under conditions of system contentions and execution addition this position will serve as a mentor for undergraduate students on the project and submit papers and presentations to refereed journals and conferences.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
Responsibilities
Model nondeterminism in HPC applications:
- Conduct literature review.
- Run computer experiments and optimization; and
- Perform data check and analysis.
- Monitor to ensure that project milestones are being met
Reporting:
- Prepare manuscripts to publish research results in peer-reviewed technical journals and conference proceedings.
- Prepare reports and give presentations on the project progress regularly.
- Provide preliminary results and write discussion of concepts for submission to granting agencies and foundation.
Coordination:
- Independently coordinate the collaborative research activities with the collaborator at partnering institutions to ensure that project milestones are being achieved.
Mentorship:
- Mentor undergraduate students while they perform research tasks on the project
Qualifications
Required Qualifications Skills and Experience
- B.S. degree in Computer Science Computational Sciences or Math
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (C/C Python).
- 1 Year of software development supported by active GitHub entries in an HPC environment
- Graph theory and mathematical methods
- MPI OpenMP C C Python HPC Systems and tools for their performance measurements
- Ability to conduct individual research work and to disseminate results independently.
- Ability to organize and prioritize own and others workload.
- Good teamwork spirit. Excellent oral interpersonal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- 2 Years of software development supported by active GitHub entries in an HPC environment
Additional Information
- This position may require occasional travel to conferences or project meetings.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Starting: $65000/year depending on experience and qualifications.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Prof. Michela Taufer
Dongarra Professor in High Performance Computing
Director Global Computing Laboratory
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Tennessee Knoxville
E-mail:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
