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Department:: Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Mar 10, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00349
Position ID:: 197874
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description
Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst (SL-4)
Salary: $85,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Help drive innovation in research computing at Binghamton University!
We're looking for a Research Computing Facilitator to join the Watson Computing team within the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. You'll work closely with faculty, staff, and students to help them harness high-performance computing (HPC), advanced data systems, and cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure to power their research.
Responsibilities
Additional Information
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For Information On The Dual Career Program, Please Visit
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
Application Instructions
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=197874
Deadline For Internal Applicants
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please Submit
Subscribe::
Department:: Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Mar 10, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00349
Position ID:: 197874
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description
Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst (SL-4)
Salary: $85,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Help drive innovation in research computing at Binghamton University!
We're looking for a Research Computing Facilitator to join the Watson Computing team within the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. You'll work closely with faculty, staff, and students to help them harness high-performance computing (HPC), advanced data systems, and cutting-edge cyberinfrastructure to power their research.
Responsibilities
- Partner with researchers to solve technical challenges and improve workflows for computing-intensive and data-intensive projects
- Connect faculty, students, and staff to advanced research computing resources at BU and beyond, including national supercomputing centers
- Help design, optimize, and troubleshoot HPC, cloud, and storage workflows
- Provide training and outreach to grow BU's research computing community
- Explore new tools, partnerships, and opportunities to expand Watson's capabilities
- Support faculty in preparing grant proposals involving cyberinfrastructure
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in STEM or related field
- Practical experience with research computing (HPC, cloud, data-intensive workflows)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with a diverse research community
- Master's or Ph.D. in STEM or related discipline
- Python programming skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with AI/ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar tools commonly used in research computing
- Experience supporting research computing in an academic setting
- Familiarity with emerging computing paradigms, such as quantum computing, and their potential applications in research
- Familiarity with national HPC and cyberinfrastructure resources (ACCESS, DOE/NSF)
- Experience contributing to and/or writing grant proposals
Additional Information
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For Information On The Dual Career Program, Please Visit
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
Application Instructions
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=197874
Deadline For Internal Applicants
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please Submit
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- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
Salary : $85,000