ARCC Internship Program

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Last updated: Nov 03, 2023 by Lisa Stafford
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The Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC) at the University of Wyoming is home to a High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster that provides secure data storage and the capacity for conducting high-level research projects. Our internship program (both paid & unpaid positions are available) began in early 2022 and has grown into its current size of 20 interns working in a variety of capacities. If you are interested in joining the ARCC team, please read on!

We accept students from all educational levels!

Whether you are enrolled in an Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD program, or you are a recent graduate, we encourage you to apply for a position.

ARCC Interns come from a wide variety of academic fields!

You do not need to be a computer scientist to apply for an internship position, as ARCC projects encompass a wide array of academic fields and industries. As long as you have an interest in computational research and are willing to learn, we will train you in the specific skills that you will need to be assigned to a project team. Mechanical engineering? Veterinary science? Anthropology? Music? We are always seeking new ideas toward which we can apply our HPC resources and computational research skillset.

Benefits of Working at ARCC

  • Competitive wages

  • On-the-job training

  • Projects span a wide range of industries & academic fields

  • Team collaboration with other interns and project partners

  • Flexible schedule with remote work option

  • Attend academic and industry conferences

  • Access to scholarship opportunities

  • Utilize your project work for your Master’s or PhD thesis

  • Full-time hours possible during summer and other UW breaks

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • ARCC projects make an impact in the world!

Internship Positions Available in the Areas of:

Research

Join a project team to conduct computational research across a range of fields (see “Types of Projects” description for more details).

Education

Assist ARCC staff in the planning, marketing, & delivery of workshops & trainings offered to UW students & faculty as well as non-UW entities. Serve as Teaching Assistant during the delivery of workshops & trainings on a variety of topics relating to coding & cluster computing, including providing technical support for both instructors and session attendees. Teach occasional lower-level workshops & trainings.

System Administration

Assist the ARCC Infrastructure team with HPC cluster administration, including hardware & software installation, configuration, & testing, as well as user support.

Project Management

Oversee the progress of specific research project teams, including organizing weekly meetings, creating agendas, maintaining meeting notes, and consulting with individual team members and project partners regarding updates and planning for next steps.

Media Relations

Create an online presence for ARCC via social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Keep apprised of events and program activities in order to share them with the public via these platforms. Coordinate with ARCC leadership to create photos and videos of workshops and other important events.

New User Support

Engage with new users of the ARCC cluster to offer guidance and support, including resolving issues and providing supervision of individual usage of HPC resources. Host monthly meetings and/or office hours for in-person assistance.

Requirements

  • Team player

  • Willingness to learn new skills

  • Strong work ethic

  • Professional attitude

  • [Paid Positions] Ability to commit to at least 10 hours per week during the school semester

  • [Unpaid Positions] Ability to commit to at least 5 hours per week during the school semester

Preferred Skills

  • Intermediate-level coding in Python

  • Cluster computing background

  • Leadership skills

Types of Projects

ARCC projects are broad-reaching, tackling everything from biomedical research to blockchain development to video analysis. We have done work in the fields of biology, anthropology, English, mathematics & statistics, biomedical engineering, animal science, computer engineering, botany, and athletics. Our partners are entities across a multitude of industries, including oil & gas, health care, agriculture, technology, animal & wildlife, finance, education, biotechnology, entertainment, and energy.

For more specifics on some of our past and current projects, CLICK HERE!

Interested in learning more or applying for future positions?

Contact UW Advanced Research Computing Center for more information at arcc-info@uwyo.edu.