Research Computing Support Specialist
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
University of Toronto
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
IT Support, Systems Administrator, Computer Science, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date Posted: 06/10/2026
Req : 48500
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.
Your opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Director, Information Technology, the Research Computing Support Specialist provides research computing support, computer system administration, network administration, programming/scripting/software development (especially in Python) and high-level research technical support services for the Aspuru-Guzik group (matter.toronto.edu) in the development of novel workflows for automated discovery of materials.
The incumbent assumes the responsibility of a project leader for specific highly complex and highly technical IT projects for the research group(s) by providing technical leadership, system and software expertise, and support to the project.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and planning IT projectsDeveloping project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reportingCoordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholdersAnalyzing, troubleshooting and testing highly complex systemsAnalyzing, recommending and designing internal network solutions to meet client needsPlanning and implementing IT systems independentlyAnalyzing business and operational requirements to plan the implementation of new IT systemsServing as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialistsEssential
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline, and/or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum five (5) years of recent and related UNIX/Linux system administration experience in a highly technical and complex heterogeneous IT environment developing computing solutions preferably for a computing academic disciplineDemonstrated experience writing, modifying, and correcting scripts on Linux/Unix platform(s)Demonstrated experience with GPU deployment/use for AI, virtualization, printing, backups, research programming, LLMs, computational clusters, security, networking, open source software, databases, automated operating system installs, fileservers/data storage, and technical documentationDemonstrated experience analyzing and troubleshooting complex IT and system problemsExperience providing project leadership, including technical leadership, system expertise, and support to other technical staff projectsExperience collaborating on IT purchase recommendations and independently costing IT projectsExperience developing computer code in PythonExperience deploying application containers/virtualizationExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical…
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