Research Computing Support and Internship

Research Computing Support and Applications Internship

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. The interns will assist the RC Support and Services Team with developing support‑focused internal CLI tools, databases, web applications, and APIs, as well as support request triage, application installation, reference data management, and other Tier 1 user support activities on the Hi Per Gator  supercomputer.

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

• Development of support‑related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on Hi Per Gator
• Support service request triage
• Basic HPC user support via the 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
• 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

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

Minimum 2.0 grade point average required.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux and command‑line use
• Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages;
  Python knowledge is required

Application instructions

• Resume or CV
• Professional references (minimum of
  3)
• Submit by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date

Health assessment required:
No

$18.00 per hour

Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.