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Research Computing Support and Applications Internship
Job no: 540461
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Grant or Research Administration, Artificial Intelligence
Department:14500000 - IT-RC RESEARCH COMPUTING
Classification Title:
OPS Intern or Student Intern
Classification Minimum Requirements:
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE
UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description:
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 HiPerGator supercomputer.
The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Development of support-related scripts/tools/databases/web applications
• Installation, troubleshooting, and HPC adaptation of research applications on HiPerGator
• 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
• HPC application installation skills
• 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

About UF Information Technology
Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.
About the University of Florida
One of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:
$18.00 per hour
Required Qualifications:
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE
UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line use
• Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages; Python knowledge is required
• HiPerGator use experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to submit with their application:
• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)
A (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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