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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

The Goodwill Computer Lab researches on a variety of computer systems topics including HPC ... The major responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate includes contributing to multiple ...

Usyd

$89K - $121K/yr

Opportunity for a Research associate or a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biostatistics to join a ... HPC server. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in ...

Virginia Tech

Postdoctoral Associate

Blacksburg, VA

Postdoctoral Associate Apply now Back to search results Job no: 533019 Work type: Research Faculty ... Proficiency in Python Experience running simulations with high performance computing (HPC ...

University of Idaho

Postdoctoral Fellow

Moscow, ID · On-site

$60K/yr

Posting Number SP005141P Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow Division/College College of Science ... Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience in HPC environments (e.g., MPI/OpenMP; GPU ...

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What are HPC Postdocs?

HPC Postdocs, or High Performance Computing Postdoctoral Researchers, are scientists who have completed their PhD and are conducting advanced research that leverages powerful computational systems to solve complex problems. They often work at universities, research institutes, or national laboratories, focusing on developing new algorithms, optimizing code for supercomputers, or applying computational methods to scientific challenges. HPC Postdocs collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and may also provide support or training in HPC techniques for other researchers. Their work is essential for pushing the boundaries of science in fields such as physics, climate modeling, computational biology, and engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC Postdoc, and why are they important?

To thrive as an HPC Postdoc, you need advanced knowledge in computational science, parallel programming, and a relevant doctoral degree, often in fields like physics, computer science, or engineering. Expertise in programming languages (such as C/C++, Fortran, Python), experience with high-performance computing systems, and familiarity with tools like MPI, OpenMP, or GPU computing frameworks are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills set outstanding candidates apart in research environments. These competencies are crucial for conducting cutting-edge research, optimizing complex simulations, and advancing scientific discovery using supercomputing resources.

What are some common challenges faced by an HPC Postdoc when optimizing scientific applications for supercomputing environments?

HPC Postdocs often encounter the challenge of adapting complex scientific codes to efficiently utilize advanced supercomputing architectures. This may involve addressing issues such as parallel scalability, memory bottlenecks, and compatibility with different hardware or software environments. Collaborating closely with domain scientists, software engineers, and IT staff is essential to troubleshoot performance issues and implement effective solutions. Staying up-to-date with emerging HPC technologies and optimization techniques is also crucial for success in this role.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

NorthEastern

Boston, MA • On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Summary:

The Goodwill Computing Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Goodwill Computer Lab researches on a variety of computer systems topics including HPC resilience, data center power management, large-scale job scheduling and performance tuning, parallel storage systems and scientific data management. Recent research project details and outcomes can be found in computer systems conference proceedings, such as HPCA, FAST, SC, DSN, HPDC, IPDPS, and DAC.

Responsibilities:

Performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete.

The major responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate includes contributing to multiple projects including resilience-aware scheduling, deep learning workload job scheduling, and storage system performance tuning. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in multiple projects lead by the graduate students in the group and co-advise the graduate students. The candidate is expected to publish and present research findings in the computer science research conferences.

Qualifications:

PhD in computer science with file systems, GPU architecture experience. Proven ability to articulate research work and findings in peer-reviewed proceedings. Knowledge of systems programming skills and concepts Experience with fundamental OS and storage concepts. Experience with programming heterogenous architecture.


Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CUDA programming; Experience programming distributed systems; Experience with parallel and distributed File Systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS, Ceph) development. Advanced experience with high-performance computing and/or large-scale data centers; Advanced experience with large-scale software development and support; Advanced knowledge of Linux kernel internals and systems programming methods; Advanced knowledge of large-scale application and/or kernel debugging techniques.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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