Lead Bioinformatics Computational Engineer

IT EDW Operations

Full Time

81012BR

Job Summary

The CoreHPC team at UCSF is seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Computational Engineer to fill a technical leadership position in support of research workloads running on the new CoreHPC cluster. CoreHPC is the next-generation institutional HPC cluster focused on AI and Data Science.

The Lead Bioinformatics Computational Engineer will:

• Apply advanced systems, algorithmic, coding, biological and infrastructure concepts to the engineering design, tuning, and operation of large-scale HPC and similar infrastructure. This infrastructure has unique computing, networking, and storage systems designed to address complex, cutting-edge research problems.
• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to develop new HPC solutions to address complex biological and medical research problems.
• Validate the accuracy and repeatability of exiting workflows when they are moved to the CoreHPC environment.
• Participate in multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Apply domain knowledge of biological systems and concepts to facilitate the research being performed on the HPC systems.
• Gives presentations to the associated team and other technical units on how to solve computational problems in various research domains.
• Provide training and consulting to technical users of the HPC systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and methodologies including performing moderate to complex cost/benefit analyses. May lead a team of related professionals.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

our placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $132,400 - $198,600 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

Academic Research Systems (ARS) serves the needs of the UCSF research community by providing an integrated repository of HIPAA compliant clinical and life sciences data and a centralized, secure, professionally managed infrastructure for the storage and management of research data. ARS empowers medical scientific investigations by offering secure computing environments, data capture, management and analysis tools, and support services which meet researchers' needs.

The Core HPC team of the Academic Research Service (ARS) focuses on large scale, high performance computational and storage services for UCSF researchers so they can address complex computational, AI, and data science problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computational, biological, neurological, or physiological field
• Master's in computational, biological, neurological, or physiological field
• Demonstrated skill (5 years +) in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting scientific applications
• Expert knowledge of HPC systems infrastructure design
• Expert knowledge of applying biological systems concepts to solving computational research problems.
• Knowledge of HPC job scheduler system design and operation such as SLURM or PBS,
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Ability to develop Req runbooks defining complex technical processes in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with problem identification and resolution for code and computational research toolsets. Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of computational research code
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. Demonstrated ability to create automated testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in computational, biological, neurological, or physiological field
• Knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet research needs.
• Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users, and dependent/related functions.
• Strong experience writing and editing the most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration.
• Strong knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing research cyberinfrastructure systems to meet NIST 800-171 / 800-223, HIPPA, or IS-3 requirements

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000520 SYS ADM 4

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours