Grant Solutions Architect

Department
 

RINL Research Computing Center

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Research Computing Center (RCC), a unit in the Office of Research, provides high-end research computing resources to researchers at the University of Chicago. It is dedicated to enabling research by providing access to centrally managed High Performance Computing (HPC), storage, and visualization resources. These resources include hardware, software, high-level scientific and technical user support, and the education and training required to help researchers make full use of modern HPC technology and local and national supercomputing resources. The Office of Research oversees the conduct of sponsored research, research program development, and contract management functions.

Job Summary
 

The job develops software to support the data acquisition, ingestion, and integration for research projects. Assists in the development of user interfaces and scalable back-end services to automate and accelerate the scientific output of multi-institutional research projects.

Responsibilities

• Central knowledge resource for faculty and researchers.
• Works closely with Faculty to identify, develop and implement computational and data science methods and resources that advance their research and ultimately used for grant proposals.
• Pilots faculty projects.
• Aggregates information related to a faculty research project idea and architect technical solutions for use in grant proposals.
• Assists with grant preparation and editing focused on technical solutions.
• Ensures compliance of university and funding agency guidelines.
• Works with RCC computational scientists and faculty to identify funding opportunities and suitability of a faculty research project idea. Develop relationships with funding agency’s program officers.
• Executes project management techniques for proposal development and contribution to grant writing. Provides superior customer service to UChicago faculty who work with the RCC.
• Assists researchers with data management implementations and compliance to funding agencies requirements.
• Designs tutorials, hands-on workshops, and documentation for researchers and students.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in high-end computing and be proactive in introducing them to the faculty.
• Participates in the product development life cycle, providing professional assistance to the design of front-end applications and database systems back-end schema. Analyzes high-level system specifications and makes sure that all application development standards are met.
• Develops and presents technical training materials and web-based documentation. Ensures timely systems support and updates. Assists in conducting information security assessments and risk analysis of computing environment.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Fluency in data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience in a UNIX-based programing environment.
• Experience developing scientific applications.
• Understanding of machine learning and data science techniques.
• Broad programming skills to support analysis efforts in multiple programming environments.
• Numerical computing experience using statistical programming packages, such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Exposure or experience in any of the following a plus: SQL coding, relational database structures and query techniques.

Preferred Competencies

• Work well with faculty and researchers.
• Function as part of an interactive team while demonstrating self-initiative to achieve project's goals and Research Computing Center's mission.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

RINL Research Computing Center

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Research Computing Center (RCC), a unit in the Office of Research, provides high-end research computing resources to researchers at the University of Chicago. It is dedicated to enabling research by providing access to centrally managed High Performance Computing (HPC), storage, and visualization resources. These resources include hardware, software, high-level scientific and technical user support, and the education and training required to help researchers make full use of modern HPC technology and local and national supercomputing resources. The Office of Research oversees the conduct of sponsored research, research program development, and contract management functions.

Job Summary
 

The job develops software to support the data acquisition, ingestion, and integration for research projects. Assists in the development of user interfaces and scalable back-end services to automate and accelerate the scientific output of multi-institutional research projects.

Responsibilities

• Central knowledge resource for faculty and researchers.
• Works closely with Faculty to identify, develop and implement computational and data science methods and resources that advance their research and ultimately used for grant proposals.
• Pilots faculty projects.
• Aggregates information related to a faculty research project idea and architect technical solutions for use in grant proposals.
• Assists with grant preparation and editing focused on technical solutions.
• Ensures compliance of university and funding agency guidelines.
• Works with RCC computational scientists and faculty to identify funding opportunities and suitability of a faculty research project idea. Develop relationships with funding agency’s program officers.
• Executes project management techniques for proposal development and contribution to grant writing. Provides superior customer service to UChicago faculty who work with the RCC.
• Assists researchers with data management implementations and compliance to funding agencies requirements.
• Designs tutorials, hands-on workshops, and documentation for researchers and students.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in high-end computing and be proactive in introducing them to the faculty.
• Participates in the product development life cycle, providing professional assistance to the design of front-end applications and database systems back-end schema. Analyzes high-level system specifications and makes sure that all application development standards are met.
• Develops and presents technical training materials and web-based documentation. Ensures timely systems support and updates. Assists in conducting information security assessments and risk analysis of computing environment.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Fluency in data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience in a UNIX-based programing environment.
• Experience developing scientific applications.
• Understanding of machine learning and data science techniques.
• Broad programming skills to support analysis efforts in multiple programming environments.
• Numerical computing experience using statistical programming packages, such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Exposure or experience in any of the following a plus: SQL coding, relational database structures and query techniques.

Preferred Competencies

• Work well with faculty and researchers.
• Function as part of an interactive team while demonstrating self-initiative to achieve project's goals and Research Computing Center's mission.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.