shapiro@elbereth.rutgers.edu (Shapiro) (10/15/88)
Position Available
Systems Programmer II, Physics Department,
Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick (really Piscataway) NJ
The Rutgers Physics Department is looking for a full-time staff
person to supervise all non-VMS systems in the Department, a network of
computers currently including 8 Suns, a Ridge, and numerous Macs and PC's.
Primary resposibility is to maintain the UNIX systems.
In consultation with faculty, this person will plan, maintain, and
upgrade operating systems, compilers, utility software, and hardware for
the Unix systems in the Serin Physics Laboratory. Advises faculty on
acquistions and maintenance support programs, evaluates existing
software and updates used within the University and recommends and
implements changes to maintain compatability and improve usefulness to
the Department. Designs and documents local implementations and
software. Provides advice on programming issues and system
development.
This position also involves being helpful in the development and
use of microcomputers and of administrative software, interacting with
other staff members responsible for networking and the VMS systems.
Interfacing with the large staff of Sun systems people in the Computer
Science Department and CCIS will be important.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similiar discipline and
extensive experience with UNIX. Must be able to communicate with
physicists about their needs and with other computer staff for
cooperative development. Must have knowledge of networking, C and
Fortran. Must be able to assume responsibility for a large system.
Desirable qualifications include: experience with systems programming
and maintenance on Sun workstations, Berkeley UNIX, TCP/IP and ethernet
networking, IBM PC and Macintosh software, TeX and Emacs, numerical
analysis, and supercomputer experience.
This is a range 28 position with a salary range of $36K-$48K.
Resumes should be sent to Catherine Kelble, Personnel, Administrative
Services Bldg, Rutgers University, Piscataway NJ 08854. (Job #027)
Applicant may also send a copy to Prof. Joel Shapiro, Physics Dept.,
PO Box 849, Piscataway NJ 08855-0849.