High-performance Computing
Information Technology
ResearchComputingAssistantSummerandFall2026(StudentWage)
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“Research Computing Assistant Summer and Fall 2026 (Student Wage) at High-performance Computing. Skills: Python, R, Markdown, Git. Develop new teaching materials. Convert tutorials to videos”
Industry & Context.
Code efficiency; Performance tasks
Sedentary job, Extensive use of desktop computers, Occasional travel to attend meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Resume Required, Current UVA student, No experience necessary
Nice to Have
Experience with Markdown language, Git version control
What You'll Do.
Develop new teaching materials
Convert tutorials to videos
Help with RC website updates
Scientific software installations
Support consulting requests
Assist with resource metrics
Support logistics/admin tasks
Help compute activities report
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work within a team; In-person student group meetings
Communication Scope
Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication
Process & Methodology
Organize assignments, Prioritize assignments
Full Job Description
**UVA Research Computing (RC) within Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking student workers.** [Our team](https://www.rc.virginia.edu/) strives to create innovative computational and data analysis solutions for researchers. We build and maintain the University's high performance computing platforms while educating the next generation of researchers on the power of advanced computing. ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We strive to create a welcoming, supportive workplace in an agile group where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about [joining our team](https://cio.virginia.edu/join-our-team) _._ **What You 'll Do** Depending on your experience, skills, and interest you will be helping RC staff in a variety of activities, including: * Develop new teaching materials, e.g. convert tutorials written in Markdown into a series of YouTube videos and other media. * TA in workshops: test workshop examples, help create and test attendees' accounts, software installation before the workshops, and monitor communications. * Help with RC website updates (FAQs, short HowTos, wiki pages, etc.), and website maintenance. * Scientific software installations, containerized applications, benchmarking, and documentation (e.g. R, Rstudio, Jupyter kernels, ML, bioinformatic tools, etc.) * Support RC staff with consulting requests like code efficiency and performance tasks. * Assist RC staff with gathering resource metrics (e.g. user requests, workshop registration, utilization of resources, consulting & collaborations). * Support logistics/admin tasks for Data Analytics Center, Digital Technology Core, VA-WHPC program, and RC outreach events, e.g. help organize and publicize c
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