Research Scientist 3

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,271.73
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Aug 29, 2024
Requisition ID req30388 Working Title Research Scientist 3 Position Grade 13 Position Summary This is a Term position. Term end date is one year from date of hire; renewable based on funding availability. The Center for Advanced Research Computing is the hub of computational research at UNM and one of the largest computing centers in the State of New Mexico. It is an interdisciplinary community that uses computational resources to create new research insights. The goal is to lead and grow the computational research community at UNM. Under faculty supervision, plan, coordinate, engineer, and implement research software for high performance scientific computing, including but not limited to (1) benchmarks or applications based on leading-edge numerical methods, (2) frameworks and abstractions to facilitate the implementation of leading-edge numerical methods, and (3) software engineering methods to facilitate maintenance and testing of research software. This includes using scientific and software engineering expertise to design, implement, debug, measure, and analyze the scientific research software. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience programming high performance computing in C, C++, and/or Fortran Expertise using one or more modern performance portability or GPU programming frameworks such as CUDA, Kokkos, or Raja. Experience performing independent, original research in the area of high performance computing. Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in software for high performance scientific computing. Experience and knowledge of software development best practices, workflows, and tools such as git, cmake, and other Linux/UNIX programming tools. Experience writing scientific reports and manuscripts based on original research. Knowledge of basic scientific and/or numerical computing techniques Additional Requirements * Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. * Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Ctr for Adv. Research Computing (663A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire; renewable based on funding availability Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,271.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 8/19/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a current resume, unofficial transcripts, and a brief cover letter explaining relevant experience. If hired, please be prepared to send official transcripts for verification of educational status. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.