The San Diego Supercomputer Center's (SDSC)  mission is to transform research, education, and practice through Cyberinfrastructure.  SDSC's experts, datacenter, computational resources, and software tools and environments are used by the academic, private, and public sector to facilitate applications, advances and promote new discovery.  SDSC hosts one of the largest academic data centers in the world and is recognized as an international leader in data use, management, storage, and preservation.  SDSC resides on the UC San Diego campus where it supports modern cyberinfrastructure-enabled efforts for UCSD, the University of California, and a broad constituency of researchers, educators, and practitioners.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 201-500 employees

San Diego Supercomputer Center

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**Payroll Title**

INFO SYS ANL 1

**Department**

PSYCHIATRY

Hiring Pay Scale

$26.53 - $35.73 / Hour

**Worksite**

Campus

**Appointment Type**

Career

**Appointment Percent**

100%

**Union**

Uncovered

**Total Openings**

1

**Work Schedule**

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#139697 Data Processes Information Systems Analyst I

**Filing Deadline: Fri 6/5/2026**

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**UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.**

~~UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment ~~: Apply by 05/28/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

~~Reassignment Applicants ~~: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

**Description**

The UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The Information Systems Analyst supports data management and research operations within a genetics research laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry. The laboratory focuses on genetic and genomic research, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in the life sciences to develop data and computing skills in a research environment.

The incumbent will apply basic professional IT concepts and departmental policies to resolve routine to moderately complex data and computing issues. In addition, the incumbent will work on problems of limited to moderate scope involving data pipelines, database maintenance, and software support for laboratory and research infrastructure. Training and mentorship will be provided for candidates with strong foundational skills and motivation to learn.

Responsibilities include maintaining and updating the laboratory's PostgreSQL database, establishing and maintaining data flow within the laboratory and with collaborators, setting up and maintaining archives, serving as a point of contact for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, performing quality control for data inputs and analysis outputs, developing data extraction algorithms, improving data organization, coordinating team efforts on data extraction, and assisting with training of new bioinformatics team members.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area.

- Basic knowledge of several areas of IT. Familiarity with Linux and Windows systems.

- Basic knowledge relating to the design and development of software. Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, Bash, and Git version control.

- Demonstrated ability to install software and troubleshoot basic problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Basic understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Understanding of system-performance monitoring and remediation.

- Basic understanding of data management operations and database administration. Includes PostgreSQL triggers, views, and stored procedures.

- Basic knowledge of computer security best practices and policies. Ability to put knowledge into practice.

- Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Ability to create clear QC reports.

- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

- Experience with ETL processes and multi-step workflow automation for bioinformatics applications.

- Experience with web application frameworks (e.g., Streamlit) for data access interfaces.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Academic background in neuroscience, genetics, molecular biology, computational biology, or a related life sciences field. Coursework in biostatistics, data analysis (e.g. Python, R), or research experience in behavioral or psychiatric science.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

~~Pay Transparency Act~~

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,400 - $93,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.53 - $44.92

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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**If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.**

**If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.**

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

**Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: ** As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

-  "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Data Processes Information Systems Analyst I - 139697

Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become changemakers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

UC San Diego

**Payroll Title**

CMPTL & DATA SCI RSH SPEC 3 RP

**Department**

CMPTR SCI & ENGNRNG

Hiring Pay Scale

$42.15 - $46.55/hour

**Worksite**

Campus

**Appointment Type**

Career

**Appointment Percent**

75-100%

**Union**

RP Contract

**Total Openings**

3

**Work Schedule**

Days, Variable, Mon. - Fri.

#139471 Computational & Data Science Research Spec. 2 or 3

**Filing Deadline: Fri 6/5/2026**

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**UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.**

~~**Please note that this position is a part-time 75-100% appointment** ~~~~UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment ~~: Apply by 5/27/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

~~Reassignment Applicants ~~: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

**Description**

**DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:**

The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department embodies the university's tradition of excellence as a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. Ranked in the top 15 nationwide, the department is dedicated to research, education and overall excellence.

CSE has approximately 80+ faculty FTE, 20+ professional researchers, 50+ staff in career/casual titles, 150+ tutors, and 175+ TAs. There are over 1,700 undergraduate students enrolled in 3 majors, with annual enrollments of 25,000+. The department has a graduate education program with over 1,000 students (~350 PhD students and over 900 Master's students).

The Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI) is created to design and deploy next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems/platforms and is hosted by the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department. LEI will be the home for state-of-the-art research and development in next-generation AI systems and platforms.

**Position Overview**

Under the direction of the faculty director and in collaboration with AI faculty and the Department Chair, the incumbent will advise on and resolve complex research and technology projects/issues, present research and technical briefings to senior management, faculty and students. The incumbent will contribute to the research and technical direction in one or more technical specialties, and they will perform advanced research and technology development to contribute to design of future AI systems. The incumbent may also represent the organization at national and international meetings, conferences and committees.

- Occasional evenings, weekends and overtime may be required.

**This position will be filled at the Computational and Data Science Research Specialist RP title level 2 or level 3, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**

- Hiring Range for Computational and Data Science Research Specialist 2 RP, Title Code 005238, is $88,000 - $124,000/year

- Hiring Range for Computational and Data Science Research Specialist 3 RP, Title Code 005239, is $97,200 - $139,000/year

**Qualifications**

**Requirements for the Computational and Data Science Research Specialist level 2 RP:**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science or other fields with computer science or equivalent specialization. Demonstrated experience (typically 2-5 years exp.) in designing systems that enable end-user applications is required.

- Master's degree or higher degree in Computer Science or Data Science or other fields with computer science or equivalent specialization or equivalent experience in research and development in the area of AI is preferred.

- Working knowledge of applications programming and web development, databases and data systems, statistical methods and tools, and modern biology and applicable field of research.

- Demonstrated working knowledge of one of the following: Scalable systems, distributed systems, or systems performance.

- Strong knowledge of principles of modern system design and demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: AI system design, testing, evaluation, AI models, software development.

- Strong knowledge of AI software and systems as well as AI models.

- Knowledge of specific technologies including Python programming, cloud computing, interacting with commercial LLMs, and React programming.

- Strong knowledge of best practices in software engineering, such as code reviews, source code control, unit tests, integration tests.

- Exceptional ability to solve unusual or non-standard algorithmic problems and strong knowledge of algorithms taught in modern CS curricula.

**Requirements for the Computational and Data Science Research Specialist level 3 RP:**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science or related area with computer science experience and experience with designing systems that enable end-user applications or equivalent specialization and/or experience/training.

- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or Data Science or related area with computer science experience or equivalent specialization and/or equivalent experience in research and development in the area of AI is preferred.

- Demonstrated broad experience in one or more of the following: optimizing, benchmarking, HPC performance and power modeling, analyzing hardware, software, and applications for HPC / data / CI.

- Experience with designing systems that enable end-user applications.

- Experience with research and technology in multiple aspects of creating software platforms and AI programming environments.

- Intermediate knowledge of HPC / data science / CI. Demonstrated skills in Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning systems and software systems.

- Advanced skills, and demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPC hardware and software power and performance analysis and research, design, modification, Implementation and deployment of HPC or data science or CI applications and tools.

- Experience with software and platform architecture/development, with relevant domain science knowledge where applicable, to design, develop and deliver the AI applications, platforms and systems.

- Thorough experience working in a complex computing / data / CI environment encompassing all or some of the following: HPC, data science infrastructure and tools / software, and diverse domain science application base.

- Proven ability to understand research computing / data / CI needs, mapping use cases to requirements and how systems / software / infrastructure can support those needs and meet the requirements. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement such solutions.

**Requirements For Level 2 And 3**

- Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.

- Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators

- Demonstrated ability to regularly interface with management.

- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences.

- Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad computing / data / CI problems using introductory and / or intermediate principles.

- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute research and technical content to grant proposals.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

**This position will be filled at the Computational and Data Science Research Specialist RP 2 or 3 level, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**

- Full Salary Range for Computational and Data Science Research Specialist 2 RP, Title Code 005238, is $88,000 - $124,000/year

- Full Salary Range for Computational and Data Science Research Specialist 3 RP, Title Code 005239, is $97,200 - $182,000/year

~~Pay Transparency Act~~

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Apply Now

**If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.**

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

**Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: ** As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

-  "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Computational & Data Science Research Spec. 2 or 3 - 139471

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