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Job Title
DIRECTOR-RESEARCH COMP CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE-ENT (T )
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a DIRECTOR-RESEARCH COMP CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE-ENT to serve as the leader for research computing cyberinfrastructure services and teams responsible for software development and system engineering in support of UAB research. Identifies, engages, and supports the needs of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to ensure projects and publications related to research are successful. Recognizes new advanced research computing resources by engaging in outreach across the university and nationally to give research at UAB a competitive advantage. This position is a member of the UAB IT Research Computing leader group and may partner with peers to complete organizational projects. The role commits to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in annual security training such as HIPAA and FERPA.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and operational oversight for the UAB Research Computing System, including compute platforms, storage systems, research networking, and other associated cyberinfrastructure.
Collaborates with enterprise IT colleagues to leverage expertise as needed to support the university's research ecosystem.
Leads and/or directs large cyberinfrastructure projects, working across teams and functions as needed.
Contributes to developing solutions for protecting both open access and regulated research data, adhering to applicable regulations such as HIPAA and FISMA.
Assists in annual development and oversight of departmental budget and leads the annual equipment inventory process.
Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends and oversees the development of application solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Biological or Medical Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience in research computing and high performance computing. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Experience managing research computing services and teams; advanced knowledge of research computing systems, software, and practices.
Preferred Skills
Ability to be a self-starter
Advanced knowledge of systems, software and processes to provide cyberinfrastructure to support research
Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Professional & Managerial
Organization
Research Computing
Employee Status
Regular
Shift : Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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