Research Computing Support and Applications Internship
- The University of Florida
- United States, FL
- Jul 8, 2026
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| Classification Title: |
OPS Intern or Student Intern |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. |
| Job Description: |
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking two talented and highly motivated part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT. The interns will assist the RC Support and Services Team with developing support-focused internal CLI tools, databases, web applications, and APIs, as well as support request triage, application installation, reference data management, and other Tier 1 user support activities on the HiPerGator supercomputer. The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:
About UF Information Technology Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/. About the University of Florida One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. |
| Expected Salary: |
$18.00 per hour |
| Required Qualifications: |
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. |
| Preferred: |
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills: ● Strong communication skills ● Familiarity with Linux and command-line use ● Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages; Python knowledge is required ● HiPerGator use experience |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Applicants are required to submit with their application: ● Cover Letter ● Resume or CV ● Professional References (Minimum of 3)
A (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Job Description:
| Classification Title: |
OPS Intern or Student Intern |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. |
| Job Description: |
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking two talented and highly motivated part-time Support and Applications Interns to join Research Computing, a unit within UFIT. The interns will assist the RC Support and Services Team with developing support-focused internal CLI tools, databases, web applications, and APIs, as well as support request triage, application installation, reference data management, and other Tier 1 user support activities on the HiPerGator supercomputer. The internship location is the New Physics Building on the main campus. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:
Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:
About UF Information Technology Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/. About the University of Florida One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. |
| Expected Salary: |
$18.00 per hour |
| Required Qualifications: |
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. |
| Preferred: |
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills: ● Strong communication skills ● Familiarity with Linux and command-line use ● Research or programming experience in a variety of programming languages; Python knowledge is required ● HiPerGator use experience |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Applicants are required to submit with their application: ● Cover Letter ● Resume or CV ● Professional References (Minimum of 3)
A (Level 1) Criminal Background Screening is required. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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