University of Helsinki IT Center is looking for two IT trainees for fixed-term positions in our IT for Science team. 

Trainee tasks are both to support researchers and research groups in the use of the university's scientific computing infrastructure (HPC) and to participate in infrastructure development work as part of the group. We offer you the opportunity to use your skills to solve complex scientific computing challenges and learn new alongside studies. We also offer you the opportunity to explore and learn more extensively about the university's research IT infrastructure maintained and developed by the IT for Science team.

Trainee will participate in the maintenance of the container platform and related services, support researchers in the adoption of AI technologies, and act as a link between research teams and the IT for Science team. In addition, integration with students and research groups is key to effectively mapping the needs of scientific computing infrastructure. The position is located in Kumpula campus, but in practice, the task includes supporting all HPC users of the university, which means that the task may also require travel to other campuses to assist researchers.

The task includes: 

• Server maintenance (RHEL/AlmaLinux) 
• Container platform maintenance (OKD/Open Shift/Kubernetes) 
• Solving scientific computing challenges to support research teams 
• Our working language is mainly English, but helpful Finnish language skills are considered an advantage 

  What we expect: 

• Linux expertise 
• Interest in container technologies such as Docker, Podman and Singularity(HPC) 
• Tuntemusta versionhallinnasta (Git, GitLab, GitHub) 
• Programming and scripting skills: Python, Bash 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

We hope you have some knowledge in some of the following: 

• Using GPUs in software (PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.) 
• GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCl) 
• AI technologies and solutions 
• Ansible 
• Virtualsointi (VMware,KVM) 
• Operation of networks 
• Use of CSC's services 

The intern's working hours vary between semesters (50% working hours) and summer holiday periods (100% working hours). The salary of the position is EUR 2500 per month (proportional to working hours during semesters). We hope that you can start working in the beginning of September 2024, or as agreed.

For more information about the position, please contact team supervisor Sami Maisala (sami.maisala@helsinki.fi).

Interested? Submit your application no later than 12.8.2024 via the University of Helsinki's electronic recruitment system via the Apply for a position link. Attach your CV and a short description of your motivation for the position. Applicants with an employment relationship with the university submit their applications via the Employee login button.

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The IT Centre, an independet institute at the University of Helsinki, is an expert unit of approximately two hundred people responsible for the university's information management, IT infrastructure and services. The IT Centre offers learning and professional development beyond one's job description, a large and diverse IT environment, competent colleagues and a culture of competence, as well as the opportunity to work at a multidisciplinary research university dealing with interesting challenges.

The University of Helsinki is a strong influencer in Finland and abroad. We solve problems that affect each and every one of us. We seek answers to climate change, food sufficiency, urbanisation, protection of the Baltic Sea and many other multidisciplinary questions. We want to share our expertise and make a difference for the good of the whole world – together. 

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from all different backgrounds.