Job Description Summary:

UCAR is excited to announce a job opening for the CISL Outreach, Diversity, and Education (CODE) Intern. As the CODE Intern you will provide administrative support to the SIParCS Program office and affiliated programs. You will also assist with planning and preparation for education and outreach programs to occur during the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full time student intern position that runs from mid-May through early August. End date may be flexible. NSF

NCAR’s Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) is a leader in supercomputing and data services necessary for the advancement of atmospheric and geospace science. CISL’s mission is to remain a leader at the forefront of ensuring that research universities, NSF NCAR, and the larger atmospheric, oceanographic, and related research communities have access to the computational resources they need for their research. To fulfill the need for a stronger workforce at the intersection of High Performance Computing (HPC) and geoscience problems, CISL engages in education and outreach activities to inspire and attract a diverse future workforce.

The project qualifications describe the ideal skill set we look for in candidates. We encourage you to apply even if you do not possess all of the listed qualifications.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Compensation Min - Mid Range:

Hourly Rate Range: $27.58/hour

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until January 21, 2025.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

Application Instructions:

Before you begin the online application process, please prepare your application materials in one (1) PDF document. Application materials must be in the order numbered below. 

Application Materials Must Include: Please attach one (1) PDF document with the three required components to your online application. Required materials, in order are:

1. A not-to-exceed one-page personal statement clearly describing each of the following five items. Use 1-inch margins, no smaller than 11 point font size:

• NSF NCAR, CODE, and SIParCS embrace a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. SIParCS is dedicated to enhancing the diversity of future high performance computing and scientific communities and sharing our science with a broader audience. Describe how you, based on your personal background and life experiences (including social, cultural, familial, educational, leadership or future plans, or other opportunities or challenges) will contribute to the SIParCS mission during and after your participation.

• why you are interested in the CISL Outreach, Diversity, Education Intern position.

• your interests, collaborations, and skills that are not covered in your resume, CV, or transcripts.

• how this program addresses your educational and career goals.

• what you expect to gain if selected.

2. CV or resume

3. Copy of most recent undergraduate AND graduate university transcript (unofficial transcript).

For the Online Application Process:

1. To begin the application process, at the bottom of this page click “New Resume/CV.” The next page presents options for you to submit your materials. Select “Upload a resume/CV document” then select “Continue.”

2. You will then be prompted to submit your résumé or CV. At this point, upload your complete application as one (1) PDF document. Click “Choose File” to find your file on your computer.  Click on the document, select “Open,” and then select “Continue.”

3. Continue the application process as prompted. Step 4 of the online application process will ask you if you want to upload additional documentation-ignore this step. Complete the rest of the online application information.

References:

For the 2025 application cycle, SIParCS no longer requires a letter of reference or reference contact information as part of the application.

Questions:

If you have questions or limitations to using the online application system, please contact Alexa Brown at alexab@ucar.edu or 303-497-8873.

More information on the SIParCS program may be found at