Research Associate

The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to HPC research, development, and user support efforts. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic or research discipline and experience with high-performance computing.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant academic or research discipline
• Documented research experience with high-performance computing, including at least two related publications
• Proficiency with core HPC programming languages and paradigms, including C/C++, Fortran, and MPI
• Proficiency in GPU-accelerated HPC programming, with emphasis on CUDA and modern accelerator programming models (e.g., OpenMP offload)
• Proficiency in Python for scientific computing, including integration with machine learning and AI frameworks such as PyTorch, particularly in GPU-accelerated environments
• Experience in developing parallel applications
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments with computational scientists and engineers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a professional demeanor

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays