PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Research Facilitator II supports research and instructional use of advanced computing resources including High Performance Computing (HPC) through the establishment of relationships with the research community, specifically serving as a dedicated resource for University of South Florida College of Public Health researchers and liaison with the Research Technology team. This position also pursues grant funding for activities both individually and in cooperation with other researchers.
This role includes proactive engagement, consultation, and training for researchers within the College of Public Health, especially to those new to High Performance Computing or requiring complex, data-intensive research workflows. This relationship with researchers from the College of Public Health affords the use of advanced computing resources through support requests, in-person consultations, and fully embedded research services as appropriate.
This position is within Research Technology who performs and manages leading edge technology services to support the advancement of research. This position is responsible for software and data, facilitation, and systems services in partnership with researchers. This position engages and collaborates with researchers in the use of a broad set of Research Technology systems, tools, and software to enable research productivity.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.
USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.
USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu) .
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS: The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!
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PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
(35%) HPC Computational Research Support
(30%) Researcher Engagement & Relationship Management
(20%) Training, Documentation & Outreach
(10%) Grant & Research Collaboration
(5%) Other Duties as Assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in research environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
SOFT SKILLS:
IT CORE COMPETENCIES
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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