Senior Research Fellow Position

6 days ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time
About UMass Amherst

Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, UMass Amherst is a nationally ranked public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. With a rich cultural environment and access to major urban centers, the University provides an ideal setting for academic and professional growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Fellow to join our Research Computing & Data team at UMass Amherst. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing research computing and software development initiatives across the university and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert consulting services to researchers across various disciplines on high-performance computing workflow and pipeline guidance, research software optimization, and data management.
  • Collaborate with RCD staff and research computing personnel at partner institutions to identify and solve cyberinfrastructure challenges.
  • Contribute to user education initiatives, including documentation, workshops, short courses, and tutorials, to enhance research computing skills among the academic community.
  • Mentor junior staff and students within the Research Computing & Data team to foster growth and development.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in a field with significant research computing components plus at least five years of post-Ph.D. experience in research or software development.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems and command line interfaces.
  • Expertise in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, R, C, C++, Julia, Matlab).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical conversations.
Salary Information

The salary for this position is estimated to be between $100,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience.



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