Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Academic IT division within Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) seeks a Research Computing specialist for their Academic Computing team to provide high performance computing (HPC) consultations, training, and support for Michigan Medicine affiliates. This role will work closely with Michigan Medicine researchers, proactively seeking to understand their needs, and advocating for the research community within HITS. Gather technical requirements with cross-functional teams to provide robust and sustainable solutions for research needs utilizing existing services where applicable. Contribute by identifying and quantifying customer requirements and delineating the gaps between customer requirements and the capabilities of existing technology.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operational/Production Support (60%)

Relationship Building/Communications (30%)

Service Improvement/Reporting Analysis (5%)

Project/Management (5%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

This position is being offered as a Hybrid position. This position will be 90% remote work. There will be times that it will be appropriate for you to work from home. There will be other times that you will be required to work onsite for meetings, and team collaboration efforts. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits  

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/ 

Diversity Statement

HITS is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of Michigan Medicine. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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