Research Computing Assistant Summer and Fall 2026 (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Research Computing (RC) within Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking student workers. Our team 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.

Requirements

Current UVA student
Resume Required
Familiarity with a programming language such as Bash, Python, R, Java, Lua, Julia, or Ruby.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work within a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
Commitment to in-person student group meetings once a week and additional meetings with the respective project lead as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Markdown language and Git version control is a plus.

Responsibilities

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 community events and manage program social media posts.
Help to compute activities report data (using Python or other programming skills).