Science Communication and Education Intern

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and private industry.

PSC provides university, government, and industrial researchers nationwide with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications, and data storage available to scientists and engineers for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications, and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.

The Science Communication and Education Intern will collaborate with PSC’s Outreach and Engagement Team, as well as other departments across the center, to explore effective ways to teach users about our computing resources. The intern will focus on enhancing the accessibility and clarity of learning materials, while also editing and optimizing existing modules for the PSC user community. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute to writing and content creation.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and editing learning materials for the PSC learning management system
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to create effective training content
• Conducting surveys within the PSC user community to identify and address their learning needs
• Supporting general communications tasks, such as graphic design, branding, and writing

Our internships offer the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing.
• Network with leaders in academia and industry to form valuable relationships.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and at prominent conferences.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree. Examples of relevant majors are Information Science, Science Education, Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Writing/English, or any other relevant major
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Interest in learning design
• Willingness to learn Canva, Adobe Creative Suite

On-campus housing is available as part of compensation if needed.