Carnegie Mellon University · 5 months ago
Computational Scientist - Mellon College of Science - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university known for its innovative contributions to various fields. The role of Computational Scientist involves advancing research on high-performance computing platforms, providing support to users, leading teams, and ensuring efficient workflows for scientific discovery.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with research teams to develop, install, document, port, debug, and optimize application-level research software within your scientific domain
Lead or coordinate resolution of complex technical issues referred by the PSC helpdesk, ensuring timely and high-quality solutions
Stay at the forefront of high-performance computing (HPC), AI/ML, and large-scale data technologies, and apply this expertise to advance research outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a strong emphasis in scientific computing
3–5 years' experience in the following areas:
Building, installing, maintaining, debugging, and troubleshooting application-level software in UNIX environments
Using shell scripting and batch schedulers such as Slurm
Managing competing priorities across diverse stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background check
Preferred
Ph.D. degree
Demonstrated expertise in computational biophysics and molecular dynamics (algorithms and current practice)
Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML
Proven track record in application performance optimization
Advanced experience with parallel programming models (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, CUDA)
Extensive experience parallelizing serial computational applications
Strong background in data analytics
Proficiency with one or more of Python (NumPy/SciPy/Pandas), R, MATLAB, etc
Familiarity with containers such as Singularity, Apptainer, or Docker
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a research university offering programs and research across engineering, science, arts, and business.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$543.58MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationICANNAppalachian Regional Commission
2026-01-29Grant· $55M
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Angela Blanton
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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