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Curricular and Research Computing (CRC) contributes to the academic mission of the College by providing programs and services that help faculty and students easily and effectively use information technology in their teaching, learning and research. CRC staff routinely consult and collaborate with the faculty on a range of resources from using the college’s course and content management systems to creating media rich curricular content to developing computational and digital methods and processes. The Academic Technology Consultant (Scientific Computing) provides services to and support faculty, students, and staff using the imaging, visualization, and computing technologies in the Bates Imaging and Computing Center (BICC). Contributes to the support of the BICC and its equipment and instrumentation. Helps in the ongoing efforts to define and deploy a support model to meet the computational and data needs of faculty and students QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have: -5+ years of experience in higher education, academic or research computing environment. -5+ years of experience with scientific instrumentation (especially microscopes). -Experience in Scientific Computing & Analysis to include: -Scientific workflows -Scientific analysis & statistical methods -Programming in any applicable language -Supporting biology & chemistry computational platforms (incl Matlab) -Batch HPC cluster environment with a parallel file system -Experience in Digital Imaging & Visualization including but not limited to: -Expertise in applied & scientific imaging including optical microscopy -Knowledge of emerging visualization technology in teaching & research -Experience with 3D modeling software or using 3D digital imaging technologies -Experience or knowledge using GIS -Experience supporting or developing VR content & environments -Theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with optical microscopes and their software. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -Strong organizational (time, task and project management) -Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with and teach a wide range of users with variable needs and interests. -Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Benefits: Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 22 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more) and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
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About: Founded in 1855, Bates is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of human dignity and diversity. Since its inception, Bates has been a coeducational, nonsectarian, residential college with special commitments to academic rigor and to programs and opportunities by qualified learners of all backgrounds. Historically, Bates students and graduates have linked education with service, leadership, and obligations beyond themselves. Bates has highly competitive admission, graduates over 90% of its entering students, and over half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates has 1,700 students, 200 faculty members and 550 staff and administrative employees. The College is proud of its strong involvements in the Lewiston-Auburn communities, Maine’s second largest urban area, with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 109-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, Maine, a lively small city enjoying an exciting economic and cultural revitalization. With an engaged citizenry, lively arts scene, and historic downtown, this walkable city is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 340 miles north of New York City. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Curricular and Research Computing (CRC) contributes to the academic mission of the College by providing programs and services that help faculty and students easily and effectively use information technology in their teaching, learning and research. CRC staff routinely consult and collaborate with the faculty on a range of resources from using the college’s course and content management systems to creating media rich curricular content to developing computational and digital methods and processes. The Academic Technology Consultant (Scientific Computing) provides services to and support faculty, students, and staff using the imaging, visualization, and computing technologies in the Bates Imaging and Computing Center (BICC). Contributes to the support of the BICC and its equipment and instrumentation. Helps in the ongoing efforts to define and deploy a support model to meet the computational and data needs of faculty and students QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have: -5+ years of experience in higher education, academic or research computing environment. -5+ years of experience with scientific instrumentation (especially microscopes). -Experience in Scientific Computing & Analysis to include: -Scientific workflows -Scientific analysis & statistical methods -Programming in any applicable language -Supporting biology & chemistry computational platforms (incl Matlab) -Batch HPC cluster environment with a parallel file system -Experience in Digital Imaging & Visualization including but not limited to: -Expertise in applied & scientific imaging including optical microscopy -Knowledge of emerging visualization technology in teaching & research -Experience with 3D modeling software or using 3D digital imaging technologies -Experience or knowledge using GIS -Experience supporting or developing VR content & environments -Theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with optical microscopes and their software. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -Strong organizational (time, task and project management) -Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with and teach a wide range of users with variable needs and interests. -Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Benefits: Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 22 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more) and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
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About: Founded in 1855, Bates is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of human dignity and diversity. Since its inception, Bates has been a coeducational, nonsectarian, residential college with special commitments to academic rigor and to programs and opportunities by qualified learners of all backgrounds. Historically, Bates students and graduates have linked education with service, leadership, and obligations beyond themselves. Bates has highly competitive admission, graduates over 90% of its entering students, and over half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates has 1,700 students, 200 faculty members and 550 staff and administrative employees. The College is proud of its strong involvements in the Lewiston-Auburn communities, Maine’s second largest urban area, with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 109-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, Maine, a lively small city enjoying an exciting economic and cultural revitalization. With an engaged citizenry, lively arts scene, and historic downtown, this walkable city is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 340 miles north of New York City. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]