Master's degree or equivalent in a scientific domain; Ph.D. preferred.
Some experience in a scientific or academic computing environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with scientists to optimize the use of MSSM HPC clusters with over 10,000 cores.
Identify and enhance computational and data workflows for research groups.
Research and deploy new technologies like GPUs, Hadoop, and cloud computing.
Optimize researchers' codes for peak performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with applications.
Benchmark application codes and develop regression tests.
Assist in managing numerical libraries and performance tools.
Benefits
Access to cutting-edge high-performance computing resources.
Opportunity to work with advanced technologies in scientific research.
Collaborative environment with leading scientists and researchers.
Involvement in the development of innovative computational solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description
As a member of the MSSM Scientific Computing Group, the Associate Computational Scientist works with scientists and researchers to effectively use MSSM HPC (high performance computing) clusters; assists in the research and deployment of codes on new technologies, and works with research groups to identify, implement and improve their computational and data workflow.
Responsibilities
Partners with scientist and research staff to efficiently and effectively use MSSM HPC clusters, to be expanded to over 10,000 cores with high bandwidth, low latency interconnects several petabytes of data storage and databases.
Works with research groups to help identify, implement and improve their computational and data workflow; assists in facilitating computing and data infrastructure solutions specific to MSSM researchers.
Participates in the research and deployment of new technologies such as GPUs, Hadoop and cloud computing.
Assists in optimizing researchers codes for maximum performance.
Troubleshoots isolates and resolves applications and other technical issues.
May benchmark application codes, develop regression tests and deploy application performance tools.
Assists in the installation and management of numerical libraries and application performance tools.
Participates in the development and implementation of backup policies.
Participates in the integration of HPC resources with laboratory equipment such as sequencers, etc.
Works with scientists and researchers to effectively use complementary national resources including XSEDE.
Helps define and deploy a comprehensive computational and data vision for MSSM researchers.
Assists in developing and writing proposals. Creates and provides clear documentation on all items.
Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters degree or equivalent in a domain science; Ph.D. in a scientific domain preferred.
Beginner level, with some experience in a scientific/academic computing environment or equivalent preferred.
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
