AI/HPC ENGINEER RESEARCH FACILITATOR

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Clemson University's Research Computing & Data Engagement (RCDE) Team is looking for an AI/HPC Engineer Research Facilitator to fulfill the following duties:

• Clemson's research support team (Research Computing & Data Engagement - RCDE) seeks an experienced research facilitator to serve within its Advanced Computing and Data Science (ACDS) group. 
• The candidate's skill set should include expertise in one or more scientific knowledge domains (eg: mathematics, material science, engineering, bioinformatics, bioengineering, physics, environmental science, etc) with experience in using high performance and/or data intensive computing and/or applied artificial intelligence/machine learning . 
• A desire to assist and train faculty and students is essential. 
• The incumbent will work as part of the research support team, Clemson IT organization national community of research facilitators and collaborate on solutions that advance research at Clemson. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

40% - Essential - Research Support:  
Support the wide range of disciplines in the Clemson advanced cyberinfrastructure ecosystem. Support and improve performance of scientific and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) application codes; collaborate with researchers and colleagues at other research centers in applying information technology to research problems. Work with researchers from a variety of disciplines to understand their applications, data and application performance. Assist researchers to leverage the parallel, GPU and DGX architectures of computing resources supported by Clemson University (RCDE group). Assist researchers in finding and/or writing high performance research software, especially for applied AI/ML use cases. Coordinate with cluster administrators concerning the needs of the Clemson research computing community and facilitate user-friendly access to those resources. Respond to reported problems and provide solutions.
25% - Essential - Training & Outreach: 
Provide guidance to existing and potential users on how to use the cluster for their research projects through both one-on-one consultations and training sessions, including assistance with code compiling, workflow management, software installation and data management. Facilitate and develop specific training programs aligned to Clemson's advanced cyberinfrastructure resources. Train researchers on parallel and other high performance techniques. Understand and convey current trends in research computing technology to the user community. Write user guides, informational material and other documentation. Work closely with faculty and graduate students to understand their research and their needs, developing solutions and funding strategies; and, actively pursuing infrastructure-related funding opportunities and partnerships. Teach training courses in areas such as Linux, Research Computing, and Data Science.
25% - Essential - Design & Development: 
Design and implement controls for/reporting on use of AI credits available to Clemson.  Design and implement solutions to support applied AI/ML research, including solutions involving both software and hardware components and different functional and performance requirements. Build tools and support architectures used to facilitate computational workflows and organize experiments in conjunction with best practices. Develop scripts to facilitate cluster and user management and assist the Research Computing & Data Infrastructure (RCDI) team in the creation of cluster related software applications. Develop software for existing and new cluster infrastructure related development projects and provide advanced support for the cluster and other implemented projects.
10% - Essential - Professional Development: 
Maintain familiarity with emerging techniques and technologies in research computing. Participate in training, education and development activities to improve knowledge and performance and enhance professional development. Maintain familiarity with AI/ML  software and technologies. Attend relevant academic and professional conferences.

Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM field.

Work Experience - Experience in automated information or communication system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing. Related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Education - Doctoral / Professional Degree - Mathematics, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, Applied AI/ML

Work Experience - 3 Years advanced or extensive programming in Python or C/C++, using large-scale HPC clusters and/or analyzing large datasets; experience training and/or using Large Language Models. Familiarity with Linux and HPC.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

No Work Conditions

Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week

Expected Salary Range: ($ 66,400.00 - $ 119,500.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

March 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

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