Advanced Research Data Analyst

Job Description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position SummaryMcGill University is seeking an Advanced Research Computing (ARC) Analyst, to provide support for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) research community in their use of ARC tools and techniques. The successful candidate will contribute by providing specialized support to the researchers, writing technical documentation, as well as the installing and maintaining of domain-relevant software suites & tools.Reporting to the Director of Research Software at McGill, the incumbent will work within the Calcul Québec (CQ) organization and join a vibrant team of analysts and ARC systems administrators across several Québec institutions. It is an opportunity to be working with leading edge technology and a team that has installed and operated supercomputers in the Top 500 list (https://www.top500.org/).McGill is a founding member of CQ, a consortium of Québec universities whose objective is to provide advanced research computing services and capabilities to the research community including ARC data centres at the leading edge of technology and highly qualified computing experts. More than 600 research groups take advantage of the resources made available to them by McGill and CQ to conduct research in various fields. McGill is a member of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC), the non-profit organization in charge of coordinating ARC efforts throughout Canada.The ARC environment includes High Performance Computing clusters consisting of over one thousand nodes with a mixture of CPU and GPU processors, a cloud environment, parallel file systems (Lustre), virtualization and container environments, as well as a multi-petabyte disk and tape storage environment with backup and archive capabilities.Primary ResponsibilitiesEvaluate researcher needs and expectations and collaborate with other analysts to find appropriate solutions. Develop, support, and deliver training activities designed for HSS researchers and their teams, including tools and best practices for using advanced digital research infrastructure.Ensure the technological support provided to research teams is in accordance with the requirements of granting agencies relating to the management of research data.Recommend approaches to improve the efficiency and quality of analytical research tools.Liaise with researchers, Calcul Québec team members, and national team members when appropriate.Provide expertise and technical guidance on suitable digital infrastructure and applications to support research projects.Participate in development and implementation of services and new initiatives to support HSS researchers.Stay current with the latest digital research tools and approaches.Create and maintain technical documentation for the research community.Participate in national and international projects as appropriate.Support training and awareness initiatives in the relevant best practices for cybersecurityOther Qualifying Skills And/or AbilitiesMaster’s degree in a field involving advanced research computing and/or similar relevant research experience. Experience working with supercomputing clusters. Comfortable with the Linux OS environment. Experience with various software development tools and practices such as: change management, debugging, testing, script profiling etc. Comfortable with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, R). Advanced quantitative analysis skills. Creation, management or maintenance of cloud infrastructure projects. Cybersecurity and/or network experience. Previous work or research experience in an HSS related discipline or subject area. Comfortable working in French and English, both oral and written. Familiar with the academic environment, particularly the academic research setting. Excellent communication skills, including in-person and online presentationdelivery. Works well as part of a team. Can learn new technologies and skills quickly. Good time management and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to take initiatives. Able to travel occasionally to different universities in Québec.Connaissance du français et de l'anglais. L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais. »“Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.”Minimum Education And ExperienceBachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /Annual Salary(MPEX Grade 05) $69,430.00 - $86,790.00 - $104,150.00Hours Per Week33.75 (Full time)SupervisorDirector Research SoftwarePosition End Date (If Applicable)2024-12-31Deadline To Apply2024-01-19McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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