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Boston University RESEARCH COMPUTING APPS & DATA SPECIALIST III, Information Services & Technology, Research Computing in BOSTON, Massachusetts
Lead the technical aspects of Research Computing services and service components related to consulting, training, scientific application package support, and the development, porting, and optimization of research computing software focused on computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, neuro-engineering, and synthetic biology. Serve as the primary support contact for faculty and graduate students working in the above areas, particularly those located in the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering, on complex projects and issues that require in-depth knowledge of the multiple technical areas, as well as the core computational research tools which they utilize. Work directly with faculty and other academic stakeholders to assess needs and recommend solutions as a representative of the Research Computing team. Coordinate with Desktop Support and other IS&T groups to ensure the most efficient and effective solutions to researcher computing needs.
Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:
Time Off: In addition to generous time off, BU employees have a paid intersession break, and 13 paid holidays.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
Transportation: BU offers a discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness: BU offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including workshops and personal counseling, please check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ for more information!
Culture & Community: BU also offers access to discounts or free admission to various city art/cultural institutes around Boston.
Our mission is to provide best-in-class technology and data services to support outstanding education, groundbreaking research, effective administration, and a connected, secure community to Boston University, one of the largest private employers in Boston with almost 10,000 faculty and staff BU. IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. Our Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year; recent events included a night a Lucky Strikes Boston, karaoke night, BU hockey game, a night at Symphony Hall, pancake breakfast, and a department holiday lunch. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.
Required Skills
Graduate training in Engineering, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Three to five years of relative work experience is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of neuroimaging and computational neuroscience software packages such as Freesurfer, FSL, SPM, etc.
Experience with fMRI analysis and constructing and optimizing analysis pipelines.
Fluency in multiple programming languages (including MATLAB, R, and Python) and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages and tools as required
Experience with command-line development tools in a Linux environment is desired
Experience with the architecture, design, and implementation of the software and hardware computational frameworks for neuroimaging, including familiarity with XNAT/ DICOM file processing and NiFTI-1 file processing, is highly desirable
Extensive experience with supporting life sciences research, including neuroscience and neuroimaging research
Strong analytical skills are required, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables
Excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to convey technical information in a clear and thorough manner
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor .
Required Experience