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Opportunity: Technical Director, High Performance Computing Facility @ NYU Langone Medical Center--NY, NY (US)
Submitted by Megan Osdoby; posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009
BACKGROUND
NYU Langone Medical Center offers a world-class biomedical research environment that is undergoing significant expansion in health and bioinformatics. Through the Center for Health Informatics and Bioinformatics (CHIBI), we are launching a cutting-edge shared computing facility to enable a wide range of scientific computing applications that include bioinformatics, imaging and clinical data mining projects. This facility, known as the High Performance Computing Facility (HPCF), will encompass several UNIX and Windows core units with Tesla accelerators and very large shared data storage capacity. Currently, we’re seeking a Technical Director to play a key role in the future success of this facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position you will be responsible for implementing best practices specific to the field of high-performance scientific biomedical computation for the HPCF. Areas of focus include physical space access and specifications, local network and Internet connectivity, data storage and backups, job scheduling and programmatic interfaces. Working with the Scientific Director of the HPCF, you will also be expected to help ensure the facility meets the needs of research projects requiring high-end computing.
Additional responsibilities include assisting the HPCF Operations Director with daily operational activities such as training, maintenance, project execution, cost recovery and facilities management; working with the HPCF Applications Training Lead to facilitate the development and implementation of training programs that teach scientists and students how to best utilize the HPCF for research projects; and supervising a systems manager and programmer.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify you must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing high-end scientific computing resources. Previous staff management experience is also required. Excellent communication skills are essential to success. Preferred applicants will have related research publication record (s) in high-performance scientific computation methods and applications.
SALARY & COMPENSATION
We offer competitive compensation (commensurate with experience and qualifications) and a stimulating work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and to apply, please forward your comprehensive cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume to Manny Balderas at mbresumesubmission[at]nyumc.org or fax: 212-404-3888 (attn: MB). We are an equal opportunity employer.
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