Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

RESEARCH COMPUTING SPECIALIST (BAND LEVEL 7)

St. John's, NL
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$63,450–$71,679 / year

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Support computer laboratories, departmental network services, and research computing for Faculty of Science faculty members and departments. Troubleshoot and update hardware and software, advise researchers on computing needs, develop automation programs, maintain research equipment, and liaise with IT services and procurement.

Job details

RESEARCH COMPUTING SPECIALIST (BAND LEVEL 7) Faculty of Science (Contractual Position to September 30, 2027) DUTIES Under the direction of the Faculty of Science's Systems Manager, the Research Computing Specialist will be responsible for providing computer laboratory support and research computer support to faculty members in the Faculty of Science. This position will work with a team of IT specialists and will provide support to departments within the faculty. Duties include overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation of departmental network services; troubleshooting existing software and hardware issues; updating software; assisting faculty and graduate students in identifying the software and/or hardware required to facilitate research programs, including commercial and freeware computer applications; developing software components or programs to support the automation of administrative systems and functions; maintaining and providing ongoing support for research equipment; serving as a departmental liaison with Information Technology Services (ITS) and Information Technology Procurement (ITP); and performing other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Experience (3-5 years) in research computer support; graduation from a university with major coursework in Computer Science is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the integration of computer hardware and software into systems (research equipment) used for sample analyses and the collection of various biological and chemical data; have knowledge of commercial and freeware software packages relevant to the departments within the Faculty of Science; and be familiar with Linux, Mac, and Windows-based operating systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as is a strong background in scripting or shell programming languages to support the automation of system administration functions. An understanding of web design and maintenance would be considered an asset. SALARY $63,450 – $71,679 per annum (CUPE 1615) An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 5) CLOSING DATE October 28, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST COMPETITION NO. MUN03631 Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/ All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of research computer support experience and a university education with major coursework in Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Candidates should have expertise integrating hardware and software with research equipment, familiarity with Linux, Mac, and Windows systems, strong scripting or shell programming, and strong analytical and communication skills; web design and maintenance is an asset.