Research Computing Support and Applications Internship

OPS Intern or Student Intern

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking two talented and highly motivated, part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT, for the spring semester. This semester-long, paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel them into a successful career in Information Technology. The interns will assist the RC Support and Services Team with Tier1 HiPerGator user support, application installation, and reference data management.

The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Development of support-related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on HiPerGator
• Support service request triage
• Basic HPC user support via ticketing system and slack

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Programming experience (support tool and web app development)
• Practical understanding of contemporary research computing infrastructure and applications
• HPC application installation skills
• Application troubleshooting and modification
• Identification, documentation, and execution of project tasks and performance objectives
• Developing customer service and communication skills that demonstrate openness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

$18.00 per hour

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern
High School diploma or equivalent.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
• Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages, python knowledge is required
• HiPerGator use experience

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

A (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.