Research Specialist: Global Computing Laboratory - UTK

Job Description

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.

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. Additionally, this position will mentor undergraduate students on the project and submit papers and presentations to refereed journals and conferences.

• Conduct literature review.
• Run computer experiments and optimization.
• Perform data check and analysis.
• Monitor to ensure that project milestones are being met.

• Prepare manuscripts to publish research results in peer‑reviewed technical journals and conference proceedings.
• Prepare reports and give presentations on the project progress regularly.
• Provide preliminary results and write discussion of concepts for submission to granting agencies and foundation.

• Independently coordinate the collaborative research activities with the collaborator at partnering institutions to ensure that project milestones are being achieved.

• Mentor undergraduate students while they perform research tasks on the project.

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computational Sciences, or Math.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C/C++, Python).
• 1 Year of software development supported by active Git Hub entries in an HPC environment.

• Graph theory and mathematical methods.
• MPI, OpenMP, C, C++, Python, HPC systems and tools for their performance measurements.
• Ability to conduct individual research work and to disseminate results independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own and others workload.
• Good teamwork spirit. Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

• 2 Years of software development supported by active Git Hub entries in an HPC environment.

• This position may require occasional travel to conferences or project meetings.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment‑based visa status.

• Location:
  
  Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

• UT market range: MR07
• Anticipated hiring range: $65,000