Embedded Research Computing Support
Service Initiation
To discuss creating an embedded research computing support position, please contact the RCS Manager Rajendra Bose (rbose@columbia.edu).
Support
rcs@columbia.edu
Service Description
Details
Research Computing Services (RCS) includes staff who act as embedded research computing support to Columbia research groups or centers.
Standard Service Features
A Research Systems Engineer or similar position reports on a day-to-day basis to the head of the research group or center, and has an office on-site. The embedded staff person is a member of RCS, is supervised by the RCS Manager, and meets weekly with the RCS Manager and team. The services provided are tailored to the needs of the research group or center, and may include research computing support tasks such as desktop/laptop support for researchers involving specialized research applications, guidance on computing-related portions of grant proposals, and assistance with restricted or sensitive research data issues.
The salary of the embedded research computing support position is paid with research group or center funds. Personnel management conforms to CUIT policies and procedures.
Optional
More specialized service through RCS staff embedded in department.
Service Eligibility
This service is available to Columbia research groups or research centers. Participation is subject to reaching an agreement with CUIT regarding the job responsibilities of the embedded research computing support position.