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Linux Intern

Van Andel Institute
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Linux Intern 

So many of us have had personal experience with the devastation diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s bring to individuals, to families and to hope itself. Van Andel Institute (VAI), a nonprofit biomedical research and science education institute located in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI’s vibrant Medical Mile, has as its mission, to find what causes disease and to translate those discoveries into therapeutic solutions that conquer illness and enhance lives. 

 

Responsibilities 
The institute maintains a Linux-based computing environment with over 7000+ CPU cores, 100’s of GPU, and Petabytes of storage. This role will assist the Institute’s Scientific Computing team with supporting Linux as a tool for science. Some key responsibilities of this role include: 

Work with the computing team to install, support, and troubleshoot Linux-based tools 

Provide Linux help and advice to users who may be new to Linux 

Work with senior administrators to keep the institute’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) and big data storage resources running optimally.   

Qualifications 
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. This role may be right for you if you: 

Have been using Linux in your personal and/or professional life for a while 

Understand why Linux is awesome and the better than windows and mac 

Want to take their Linux skills to the next level.  

Want to advocate and help new users get the most from the institute’s Linux-based resources 

Are comfortable dealing with scripts and code. 

Have strong verbal and written communications skills. 

Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

Are able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities to successfully achieve objectives 

Are able to contribute effectively to a team environment 

 
Apply Now! 

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter and resume/CV in a single combined PDF document. 

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Natalie Hartford at natalie.hartford@vai.org