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2025 Luis J. Alvarez and Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoc Fellowship in Computing Sciences - 102564 Division: AC-Computing Luis J. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship and Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computing Sciences The Computing Sciences Area (https://cs.lbl.gov/) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (https://www.lbl.gov) is now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in Computing Sciences: • Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship, and • Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship. Researchers in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2022 but no later than September 30, 2025 are encouraged to apply. Only one (1) application is needed and it will be considered for both postdoctoral fellowships. The successful candidates will participate in research activities in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline of interest to the Computing Sciences Area and Berkeley Lab. Alvarez Fellows apply advances in computer science, mathematics, computational science, data science, machine learning or AI to computational modeling, simulations, and advanced data analytics for scientific discovery in materials science, biology, astronomy, environmental science, energy, particle physics, genomics, and other scientific domains. Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging high-speed network capability provided by the Energy Sciences Network or run on next-generation high performance computing and data systems hosted by the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center at Berkeley Lab. Since its founding in 2002, Berkeley Lab’s Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship (go.lbl.gov/alvarez) has cultivated exceptional early career scientists who have gone on to make outstanding contributions to computer science, mathematics, data science, and computational sciences. The Admiral Grace Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship (go.lbl.gov/hopper) was first awarded in 2015 with the goal of enabling early career scientists to make outstanding contributions in computer science and high performance computing (HPC) research. About Computing Sciences at Berkeley Lab: Whether running extreme-scale simulations on a supercomputer or applying machine-learning or data analysis to massive datasets, scientists today rely on advances in and integration across applied mathematics, computer science, and computational science, as well as large-scale computing and networking facilities, to increase our understanding of ourselves, our planet, and our universe. Berkeley Labs Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to meet these needs and to advance research in our core capabilities of applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science. In addition to fundamental advances in our core capabilities, we impact such areas as astrophysics and cosmology, accelerator physics, chemical science and materials science, combustion, fusion energy, nuclear physics, biology, climate change, and HPC systems and network technology. Research areas in Computing Sciences include but are not limited to: • Developing scientific applications and software technologies for extreme-scale and energy-efficient • Developing mathematical modeling for complex scientific problems • Designing algorithms to improve the performance of scientific applications • Researching digital and post-digital computer architectures for science • Developing and advancing extreme-scale scientific data management, analysis, and visualization • Developing and advancing next-generation machine learning, AI, and data science approaches for science • Advancing quantum computing and networking technologies, software, algorithms and applications • Evaluating or developing new and promising HPC systems and networking technologies • Researching methods to control and manage next-generation networks • Managing scientific data and workflows in distributed environments Qualifications: • Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. • Candidates must have no more than 3 years of Postdoctoral Researcher or similar experience. • Expertise with advanced algorithms, software techniques, HPC systems and/or networking in a related research field. • Demonstrated creativity and the ability to perform independent research. • Demonstrated excellence in a related research field. • Ability to develop new cross-disciplinary partnerships that use advanced computational and/or mathematical techniques to produce unique lab capabilities. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process: 1. As part of your application process, you must upload and submit the following materials with your online application. 1. Cover letter 2. CV, with publication list included 3. Research Statement (no more than five (5) pages in length when printed using standard letter-size (8.5 inch x 11 inch) paper with 1-inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right) and a font size not smaller than 11 point; figures and references cited, if included, must fit within the five-page limit) 4. Contact information (name, affiliation, and email address) of at least three (3) individuals who will be able to provide letters of reference. 2. Application deadline: October 31, 2024. * It is highly advisable that you have all the required application materials and information ready and available prior to completing and submitting your application. Your application will not be considered complete if any of the above information is missing. Tentative Application Timeline: The Computing Sciences Fellowship Selection Committee is made up of a diverse representation of scientists and engineers across Berkeley Lab’s Computing Sciences Area who will conduct a thorough review of all applications received. • Application deadline: October 31, 2024 • Review and Selection: October 2024 - December 2024 • Decisions made: January/February 2025 Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov How To Apply Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=290341 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. Berkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Labs mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links: Know your rights, click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) for the supplement: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) under 41 CFR 60-1.4.

HPC System Administrator University of California Los Angeles Budgeted Pay Scale: Full Salary Range: USD $76,200.00/Yr. - USD $158,800.00/Yr. Department Summary UCLAs Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) melds expert staff and technical infrastructure to amplify and accelerate the impact of UCLA research in the age of networked data and computation. OARC expertise and resources are available to all UCLA researchers, who are engaged in digital research and scholarship. We work with faculty, student, and postdoctoral researchers; instructors; and staff and administrators. OARC is a relationship-building organization. We enable digital scholarship through collaborations, partnerships, and networked communities to advance cutting-edge research capabilities at UCLA and beyond. OARC supports and enhances the university mission of education, research, and service through the development and execution of innovative and sustainable technology practices, programs, services, infrastructure, policies, and partnerships. Position Summary HPC System Administrator UCLAs Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) supports and enhances the university mission of education, research, and service through the development and execution of innovative and sustainable technology practices, programs, services, infrastructure, policies, and partnerships. The OARC High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Research Technology Group (RTG) supports thousands of UCLA researchers and over 300 research groups through consultation and the operation of the Hoffman2 High Performance Research Cluster. More information on the Hoffman2 cluster may be found at Hoffman2 Cluster Documentation The Hoffman2 cluster environment consists of approximately 1000 compute nodes, GPU nodes, high speed networking, high-performance storage, backup equipment, and extensive hardware and software support infrastructure, spread across multiple data centers. The HPC System Administrator, as part of the HPC team, will serve as a technical expert supporting OARCs HPC environment in the areas of systems and application software development, HPC cluster system administration and management of the backup system environment. Requires the ability to work from UCLAs Westwood campus as operational demands dictate. FlexWork / hybrid schedules will be considered based on work demands and operational needs. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html to discover benefits that start on day one, and https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/total-compensation-calculator.html to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications • 3 years Experience with software and applications development, Linux system administration, and two or more modern programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java). (Required) • Expert knowledge of Python, SQL, bash, git, and associated build systems, libraries, and development tools. Demonstrated knowledge of common programming paradigms (e.g., asynchronous, concurrent, and object-oriented). Demonstrated ability to create high-quality system tools and software. (Required) • Ability to work independently or in a development team, and effectively estimate time and effort required to complete tasks. Ability to analyze, benchmark, debug, and test software in a technically sound manner and to generate clear, readable reports and summaries. (Required) • Demonstrated working knowledge of HPC cluster architectures and concepts (e.g., provisioning, benchmarking, scalability, and parallelizing code) and ability to stay current with industry best practices. (Required) • Detailed knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related distributions. Solid system administration skills including scripting, pipelines, and UNIX operating system fundamentals. (Required) • Working knowledge of protocols, applications, and formats including, but not limited to, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SSH, NFS, JSON, XML, and HTML. (Required) • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug computing problems including, corrupted data, file management, application software, and operating system problems. Accurately, and independently respond to production problems in multiple complex operating systems and software components. (Required) • Knowledge of validation, verification, and disaster recovery capabilities for both hardware and software. (Required) • Demonstrated skill in writing well-organized, complete, and technically and grammatically correct documents and procedures to be used by technical and non-technical personnel of diverse backgrounds at various levels in the organization, including researchers, peers, and management. (Required) • Demonstrated oral communication and presentation skills sufficient to effectively obtain and impart technical information and explain concepts on a one-to-one basis as well as in meetings with or presentations to multiple clients. (Required) • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to break down and define complex problems, formulate solutions, identify cause and effect relationships, make appropriate decisions, and communicate concepts clearly and appropriately with researchers and peers. (Required) • Ability to prioritize tasks, prepare project plans, schedules, effectively manage projects in areas of responsibility, complete tasks, projects in a timely manner. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, follow through follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required) • Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and vendors. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations • Bachelors Degree Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. (Required) And • Masters Degree Masters degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field . (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. • COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. Schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5770145 Application Deadline: 8:50 p.m. on Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 15, 2024 — Nu Quantum has announced a proof-of-principle prototype that advances the development of modular, distributed quantum computers by enabling connections across different qubit modalities and […]

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 — Supermicro, Inc. is launching a new optimized storage system for high performance AI training, inference and HPC workloads. This JBOF (Just a Bunch […]

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Oct. 16, 2024 — Xsight Labs, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing end-to-end connectivity solutions for next-generation hyperscale, edge, and AI data center networks, has announced the tape-out of the […]

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CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 23, 2024 — The global edge computing market is expected to grow by more than 30 percent in the next five years, serving mission-critical applications in the […]

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Oct. 24, 2024 — The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), part of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego, has been leading the Open Storage Network (OSN) program for years, and along […]

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TEL AVIV, Israel and MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2024 — NextSilicon, a pioneer in high-performance computing (HPC) innovation, today announced its emergence from stealth with the launch of Maverick-2, the industry’s first […]

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An American woman who was traveling in Hungary was killed in Budapest last week allegedly by a man she met on vacation.

Loopholes in international laws governing the use of incendiary weapons in warfare are allowing warring parties in Ukraine and the Middle East to exploit the use of such weapons without adequately protecting civilians.

A hologram of a sex worker who was murdered in Amsterdam more than a decade ago could help solve the cold case, investigators hope.

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow overnight, the largest on the Russian capital since the Russian invasion more than two years ago, forcing three airports to divert traffic and causing casualties.

A pair of strong earthquakes has struck off the southern coast of Cuba, inflicting damage and causing landslides.

Haiti's ruling transitional council has fired Prime Minister Garry Conille, six months after the doctor and former UNICEF Latin America head was appointed to lead the troubled nation.

Ukraine's military intelligence has intercepted what it claims are radio communications between North Korean soldiers in Russia, amid media reports of a massive troop buildup ahead of an attack in the Kursk region.

French President Emmanuel Macron was joined in Paris on Monday by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Armistice Day commemorations after a meeting at which both leaders reaffirmed "unwavering" support for Ukraine.

The Japanese parliament on Monday re-elected Liberal Democratic Party chief Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister in a rare runoff vote after the ruling LDP lost its majority in the lower legislative chamber.

A 55-year-old vaccine conspiracy theorist and COVID-19 denier convicted of encouraging violence over Britain's handling of the pandemic was sentenced Monday to five years' imprisonment.

There will be no cease-fire in Lebanon, Israel's new defense minister declared Tuesday, countering claims from Israel's foreign minister, who said that progress had been made to end the fighting with Hezbollah.

North Korea ratified a defense treaty with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, formally deepening military cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

The British parliament published an assisted-dying draft bill Tuesday that would give terminally ill adults with less than six months to live the legal right to end their lives with the help of medical professionals.

Oil giant Shell emerged victorious Tuesday from a Dutch court where it was appealing a ruling ordering it to slash its global carbon emissions by 45% by the end of the decade in line with the Paris climate agreement.

Zapata Computing, which was founded in 2017 as a Harvard spinout specializing in quantum software and later pivoted to an AI focus, is ceasing operations, according to an SEC filing […]

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Oct. 16, 2024 — The ISC High Performance Jack Dongarra Early Career Award and Lecture Series is an annual event that honors the remarkable contributions of Professor Jack Dongarra to […]

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Oct. 17, 2024 — UC San Diego Alumnus Roman Gerasimov, who recently earned his doctorate from the university, has received the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Stars and Stellar Physics Division Award […]

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Oct. 22, 2024 — In September, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $65 million in funding for research to advance quantum computing at more than 20 institutions across the nation. […]

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RICHLAND, Wash.—Some computing challenges are so big that it’s necessary to go all in. That’s the approach a diverse team of scientists and computing experts led by the Department of Energy’s […]

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2024 — ServiceNow has announced that enterprise software industry veteran Amit Zavery will join the company as president, chief product officer (CPO), and chief operating officer […]

The post Google Cloud and Oracle Veteran Amit Zavery to Spearhead Product and Engineering at ServiceNow appeared first on HPCwire.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to trade a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round pick, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia and Miami lead the first edition of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced.

Alex Ovechkin calmly slid into the right circle and sniped a snapshot past a blinded Juuse Saros to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 triumph over the Nashville Predators.

The Carolina Panthers signed running back Chuba Hubbard to a four-year contract extension worth $33.2 million, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

Tua Tagovailoa and Daniel Jones are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's five must-start fantasy football quarterbacks for Week 10.