College of IST Lab Assistant for the IST Open-Source Lab w Dr. Fonkam
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of
Lab Assistant for the IST Open-Source Lab.
Job duties to include:
Key Responsibilities
1. Technology Curation & Lab Infrastructure (40%):
- Identify evaluate deploy and maintain a suite of relevant open-source software and platforms to support AI modeling simulation data visualization and collaborative development (e.g. MLflow GAMA Platform JupyterHub GitLab Vensim).
- Manage the labs physical and virtual computing infrastructure including workstations servers and cloud-based resources.
- Ensure a robust secure and accessible computing environment for diverse users and projects.
- Develop and maintain documentation for software tools setup procedures and best practices.
3. Lab Operations & Community Support (25%):
Serve as the primary point of contact for lab users providing technical support and guidance on tool usage. Help organize and potentially lead workshops hackathons or demo days to showcase lab capabilities. Collaborate with faculty and students to understand research and instructional needs proactively suggesting and implementing technical solutions. Manage lab access scheduling and inventory.
2. Content Development & Branding (35%):
Lead the comprehensive revamp of the labs public-facing content including its website event schedules and promotional materials. Craft a compelling new brand identity (visual and narrative) that communicates the labs focus on Open-Source AI Systems Modeling & Computer Simulation. Develop engaging tutorials workshop materials and project starter kits to lower the barrier to entry for students and researchers. Create clear visually appealing guides and documentation for the labs capabilities and available technologies. Requirements qualifications and/or competencies:
Who You Are (Required Qualifications):
- Proven Knowledge & Expertise in Information Sciences & Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying configuring and troubleshooting software in Linux/Unix environments.
- Strong familiarity with the open-source software ecosystem and community practices.
- Proven ability to create clear technical documentation and user guides.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for helping others learn and succeed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AI/ML toolsets (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow scikit-learn) simulation platforms or data science workflows.
- Skills in web development (e.g. static site generators basic HTML/CSS) and graphic design tools for branding.
- Experience in an academic research or advanced maker-space environment.
- A portfolio or examples of previous technical writing system documentation or public-facing content creation.
What We Offer:
- The unique opportunity to architect a new high-visibility academic lab from an early stage.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment within a top-tier research university.
- Professional development opportunities to stay at the forefront of open-source and AI technologies.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $20/hr
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Catering
- Apache Commons
- Architectural Design
- Human Resources Administration
- Accident Investigation
About Company
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