Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing Computational Scientist
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Virginia Tech's Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team is hiring a Computational Scientist. This is a unique opportunity to blend cutting-edge research support with community leadership across the university's vibrant scientific ecosystem. Application deadline: July 23rd, 2026.
Virginia Tech's Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team is hiring a Computational Scientist. This is a unique opportunity to blend cutting-edge research support with community leadership across the university's vibrant scientific ecosystem.
About the Role
- Partner with VT researchers to accelerate and expand the computational side of their projects.
- Design, coordinate, and host ARC-wide community-building activities, workshops, and networking events.
- Serve as a liaison and ambassador for ARC, fostering collaborations within and beyond the university.
- Contribute to the development of best-practice workflows, reproducible pipelines, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, HPC, cloud-native tools).
What They're Looking For
- Strong computational background (HPC or data science) — enables understanding and solving researchers' technical challenges.
- Proven experience in community outreach or event coordination — driving ARC's engagement strategy and creating lasting connections.
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) — essential for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for inclusive, interdisciplinary science — ARC thrives on teamwork and shared success.
What You'll Gain
- Access to state-of-the-art HPC resources and a supportive research-computing community.
- Opportunity to shape ARC's outreach portfolio and influence how computational science is practiced campus-wide.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work model.
Apply here. Deadline: July 23rd, 2026.