Research Specialist: Global Computing Laboratory - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Computing Laboratory (GCLab) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), conducts research in high-performance computing (HPC), AI-driven workflows, data management, and reproducibility in scientific computing. Our work addresses challenges in scalable data systems, workflow automation, and sustainable AI for exascale and cloud-HPC environments. We collaborate with national laboratories, universities, and industry partners through NSF and DOE-funded projects. The GCLab is seeking a Research Specialist to independently support and conduct research projects in the field of high-performance computer architecture. The work assists with the development of a model that tunes HPC applications to maximize workflow performance and robustness even under conditions of system contentions and execution nondeterminism. In addition, this position will serve as a mentor for undergraduate students on the project and submit papers and presentations to refereed journals and conferences.

Requirements

High-performance computer architecture research experience.
Experience in developing models for tuning HPC applications.
Ability to mentor undergraduate students.
Experience in submitting papers and presentations to refereed journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

Independently support and conduct research projects in the field of high-performance computer architecture.
Assist with the development of a model that tunes HPC applications to maximize workflow performance and robustness even under conditions of system contentions and execution nondeterminism.
Serve as a mentor for undergraduate students on the project.
Submit papers and presentations to refereed journals and conferences.