The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of
centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become
innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic
self-sufficiency.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of
centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become
innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic
self-sufficiency.
We’re
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania and Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next
Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres
of excellence across the continent by 2023.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania and Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next
Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres
of excellence across the continent by 2023.
Each
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
government and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
government and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
Quantum
Leap Africa (QLA) project is an integral component of the AIMS in Rwanda
EcoSystem launched in Kigali April 2017! QLA is a world-class centre of
scientific research excellence at the leading edge of information science and
technology with a mandate to position Rwanda as a global information leader!
Leap Africa (QLA) project is an integral component of the AIMS in Rwanda
EcoSystem launched in Kigali April 2017! QLA is a world-class centre of
scientific research excellence at the leading edge of information science and
technology with a mandate to position Rwanda as a global information leader!
If
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
IT
Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist
Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist
In
support of the QLA project, we are in search of a smart, enthusiastic individual
to join the team as its first IT Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist.
Inspired by an ambitious mandate, and led by the Director & Lead Scientist,
you will play an active role as the team works to build and maintain analytical
models that mine large sets of structured, semi-structured and unstructured
data in search of unique insights and correlations not evident through
traditional Data Warehouse or Business Intelligence techniques.
support of the QLA project, we are in search of a smart, enthusiastic individual
to join the team as its first IT Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist.
Inspired by an ambitious mandate, and led by the Director & Lead Scientist,
you will play an active role as the team works to build and maintain analytical
models that mine large sets of structured, semi-structured and unstructured
data in search of unique insights and correlations not evident through
traditional Data Warehouse or Business Intelligence techniques.
With
your hands-on technical know-how and expertise, you will install, configure and
maintain enterprise Linux operating systems; configure and manage
network-attached storage systems and provide support for various enterprise
services including DNS, DHCP, NFS, email services, security protection
mechanisms, and the interoperability of Linux and Windows based systems.
your hands-on technical know-how and expertise, you will install, configure and
maintain enterprise Linux operating systems; configure and manage
network-attached storage systems and provide support for various enterprise
services including DNS, DHCP, NFS, email services, security protection
mechanisms, and the interoperability of Linux and Windows based systems.
Additionally,
you will develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server
configuration and consolidation, and perform verification of the health and
status of the entire IT infrastructure to ensure the smooth delivery of QLA
initiatives.
you will develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server
configuration and consolidation, and perform verification of the health and
status of the entire IT infrastructure to ensure the smooth delivery of QLA
initiatives.
This
is a full time opportunity based at the QLA Centre in Kigali (Remera) Rwanda.
is a full time opportunity based at the QLA Centre in Kigali (Remera) Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline - Minimum
three (3) years professional experience - Any
combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for
the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis - Experience
as a systems administrator - A
strong communicator, very engaged and hands-on with faculty, students and
staff - Technical
expertise and background knowledge to consult for and support academic
researchers, faculty, students, and staff that use the computing
facilities at QLA, and with knowledge in: - Linux/Ubuntu
- OSI
model, TCP/IP, firewalls, network security, and performance
troubleshooting - Windows
based systems - Self-sufficiency
with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and
internet-based applications (Google Apps, Skype) - Available
to work outside normal working hours to meet organizational demands
Are
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote “IT
Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until September 24, 2018.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote “IT
Infrastructure and HPC Full Stack Specialist” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until September 24, 2018.
Should
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI
is an equal opportunity
employer.
is an equal opportunity
employer.