University of Northern British Columbia
Full-Time or Part-Time, Term
Posting #FAHPC01-24 BW
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a term position at the rank of Senior Lab Instructor, with a proposed starting date of September 1, 2024. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.
This 1-year term appointment will allow the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in the management of university computing research support as well as exposure to cutting edge research in computational methods in physics, chemistry, geosciences, environmental science to name a few. The successful candidate will report to the Office of Research and will also be appointed in a relevant Academic Unit and may teach (as time allows) courses or portions of courses to graduate students and senior undergraduates on topics relevant to research computing.
The SLI supports researchers (including faculty and students) in their use of advanced and High Performance Computing (HPC) at UNBC. This support includes working with researchers to assist with specific computing needs that arise including installing and using software, parallelizing, debugging and trouble-shooting codes, and helping researchers interact with the Digital Research alliance of Canada resources. The SLI will manage user accounts, requests for HPC systems, system administration, IT security related to HPC, UNIX maintenance and installation, maintenance of HPC Lab equipment, monitoring systems, responding to alerts and scheduler tuning for clusters. The SLI will work closely with ITS on new HPC project implementations to ensure systems will work properly in a complex infrastructure as well as integrating research systems with core IT services. The successful candidate will maintain HPC lab documentation and web pages, create and deliver workshops to users, and promote and encourage use of the HPC lab resources at UNBC. The SLI will develop project plans with tasks and timelines for future advanced research computing infrastructure projects. The SLI will work with the Advanced Research Computing Management Board on policies and planning related to HPC and assessing future UNBC needs for advanced research computing.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following essential skills:
• Experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems in a networked hybrid environment,
• Experience with software installation and scripting languages in a UNIX environment,
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills,
• The ability to establish effective working relationships with a diverse group such as faculty, students, other researchers, and senior technical staff
The candidate should also possess the following skills or experience
• exposure to the tools used in advanced research computing / high performance computing (SLURM, Intel Compiler, MPI)
• server and software configuration on shared systems
Applicants for this position should hold a relevant graduate degree that includes experience in advanced research computing and scientific programming, together with experience in HPC or equivalent systems, preferably in an academic environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person
About the University and its Community
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
Salary
The salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience as per the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The annual salary range for this position is expected to be from $80,740 to $88,840. Please refer to the link below to
the Collective Agreement (Appendix 48C) for more compensation information:
https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/salary-grid-increases-july-1-2024- updated-cola.pdf
To Apply
Applicants should forward the following documents to [email protected] or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (#FAHPC01-24 BW):
o cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;
o curriculum vitae;
o research interests and direction;
o the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
o the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human- resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf.
Voluntary Form:
o the Self-Identification from, which can be found here: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idreviseddec2022- fillable.pdf
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9
Email Submissions: [email protected]
Inquiries: Dr. Deborah Roberts
[email protected]
250-960-5205
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC. However, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Applications received on or before August 23, 2024, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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