Research Integration Consultant

North Carolina State University

The minimum salary for this position is $100,000 annually.

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jun 14, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194072EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Research Integration Consultant
Anticipated Hiring Range	The minimum salary for this position is $100,000 annually.
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Location	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	Research Computing
About the Department	The North Carolina State University Facilities Division ensures that the campus's physical environment supports the university's mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team of approximately 900 dedicated professionals plans for current and future needs, builds high-impact facilities, and maintains the campus. Join one of the largest and best employers in the state and help shape the future of our campus community!
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	In close consultation with the RFS team and other university partners, the Research Integration Consultant will support the RFS's primary goal of connecting researchers with the technologies they require. A successful candidate will be able to gain a thorough understanding of what researchers need and provide solutions which leverage a variety of technologies and platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize, and lead consultations with research teams and labs to gather detailed information about their computational and data workflows, and technological requirements of their project. Assess technologies and resources currently or potentially available to university researchers and support staff, and provide guidance on their use when appropriate (e.g. on-prem and commercial cloud storage/compute, containerized environments, national research computing resources, data movement tools, ML/AI). Formulate, propose, and adapt research solutions to effectively utilize available resources and infrastructure. Coordinate with other RFS staff and campus IT partners to implement these solutions or connect researchers with experts across campus who can assist in implementation, when appropriate. Apply best practices for structuring and documenting code. Demonstrate a commitment to sustained, substantive professional development through active and ongoing participation in professionally relevant associations, organizations, and consortia at state, regional, national, and/or international levels. This position will be situated in OIT and report to OIT's RFS Coordinator.
Other Responsibilities	Develop and deliver training programs, online training materials, and other knowledge-sharing activities as appropriate. Support outreach efforts for the Research Facilitation Service to the NC State community including participation in the delivery of presentations. Support the NC State research community by representing the RFS at on-campus research events and other types of networking and outreach opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, plus at least three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Other Required Qualifications	Broad knowledge of and experience with a variety of cyberinfrastructure systems and technologies (e.g., cloud computing, data storage, high performance computing (HPC) environments, networking, databases, virtualized and containerized systems). Knowledge of computer security principles and best practices. Experience with a programming or scripting language, such as Python or R. Ability to conceptualize, implement, and integrate diverse computing and data ecosystems, including the ability to leverage APIs and other automation facilities. Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated team performance skills, a service-mindset approach, ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications	Relevant advanced degree. Minimum of 4 years experience working in IT or computational research, to include 2 years of experience supporting research computing. Evidence of a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. History of contributive involvement in the field of research computing and data, such as involvement with professional consortia or associations. Proven ability to support varying fields of research. Demonstrated knowledge of the research process, proposal lifecycle, data lifecycle, and data workflows. Demonstrated awareness of security protocols and regulations affecting research data. Experience with or knowledge of collaborative coding best practices (e.g. version control, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, testing tools).
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	04/24/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00108380
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	517001 - Research Computing
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.