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FGmGY84 4Mv4gtVn2D59z h9zb6sJWVk is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Reports to the Principle Investigator for the 3UtVatV dF9FHv Hurricane Loss Model (FPHLM). Works closely with the modeling teams, including the hurricane, flood, and next-generation severe convective storm models. These large-scale computational systems simulate natural hazards and estimate insured losses, providing critical insights for risk management and public policy. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance modeling software that directly impacts how insurers and regulators understand catastrophe risk.

• Leads development, integration, and optimization of software components across the 3UtVatV dF9FHv Hurricane Loss Models. Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research team to translate modeling requirements into robust software solutions. Establishes priorities, assigns functions, and maintains quality control.

• Serves as the project-level IT Security Liaison and technical point of contact for the FPHLM, coordinating with the departmental IT liaisons, and external hosting partners to support security and compliance for project-dedicated computing workflows, modeling software, workstations, and hosted research infrastructure. Collaborates on project-specific security audits, access control reviews, vulnerability tracking, and security mitigation efforts. Coordinates with responsible system and facility administrators to facilitate timely patching, address compliance findings, and maintain university cybersecurity standards across FPHLM systems.

• Contributes to management strategy. Participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas.

• Designs, implements, and maintains high-performance computing (HPC) and distributed computing pipelines for large-scale simulations.

• Automates data preprocessing, model runs, and output generation, ensuring reproducibility and efficiency.

• Troubleshoots and resolves complex software and system integration issues in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Advises technical team in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects. Recommends and implements procedures and practices to improve efficiency.

• Mentors and guides graduate assistants, temporary staff, and junior researchers on technical and coding best practices.

• Contributes to technical documentation and co-author peer-reviewed publications to communicate methodology, results, and recommendations.

• Interprets and implements policies and procedures as necessary. Aligns policies, products, and development efforts with strategies.

• Supports future enhancements, including AI-assisted model validation, anomaly detection, and web-based pipeline improvements.

• Assists in developing internal and external partnerships in order to attain programmatic goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline with four (4) years of experience in related field including managerial experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with web technologies (e.g., JSP, Servlets, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, JQuery) for building or maintaining automated data pipelines via web platforms.

• Experience with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, MPI, OpenMP).

• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques, including large language models, anomaly detection, or data validation.

• Experience leading small technical teams or mentoring junior staff.

• Experience in computational software development or scientific computing.

• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python for high-performance numerical programming.

• Strong experience with Linux/Unix systems, shell scripting, and HPC environments.

• Proven experience developing and integrating large-scale software systems.

• Expertise in performance optimization, profiling, and efficient memory management.

• Proficient in Unix, Linux, and Windows Operating Systems.

• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), including schema design, stored procedures, and user management.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM

• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• Ability to work occasional evenings, and/or weekends.

• This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

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Pay Transparency

FGmGY84 4Mv4gtVn2D59z h9zb6sJWVk will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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FIU is a State ea6E8TFDQv TY34nJ of FjJe83a member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at ••••••••or email ••••••••.

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