From: edelson@aristotle.ils.nwu.edu (Daniel C. Edelson)
Subject: Network Scientist/System Admin, NWU, Chicago, IL
Organization: Institute for the Learning Sciences, Northwestern University
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 18:25:24 GMT

Network Scientist/Systems Administrator Needed for 
Advanced Research Project on Broadband Educational Networking

The CoVis research project will develop tools for high-school students and 
teachers to do collaborative science inquiry.  These state-of-the-art
software 
applications will provide synchronous, multi-user desktop audio-visual 
and shared data telephony.  The tools will enable collaborative teams to be

formed that include members from diverse schools.  These teams will 
collaborate across school locations and draw on the expertise of remote 
scientific resource sites.   

Expected responsibilities include:

 o Overall network development for research project: network 
    implementation, maintenance of software and hardware, and 
    maintaining liaisons with collaborators;
 o Assisting remote school sites in developing on-site configurations and 
    operating procedures for the equipment;
 o Working closely with telecommunications industry partners to assure 
    productive collaborative relations for project goals;
 o Acquiring the necessary equipment and software;
 o Installing the project networking and server equipment, including 
    ISDN hardware, analog switches, and wiring between workstations 
    and wiring closets; also for installation and configuration of 
    peripheral equipment;
 o Training the support people at the remote sites regarding modifications 
    to their current environments and assisting them with integrating 
    new equipment;
 o Installing and maintaining the UNIX operating system, X-Windows 
    environments, and licensed program products on the servers;
 o Acquiring site-licenses for necessary products;
 o  Monitoring remote networks and relevant communications hardware 
    to detect and resolve hardware/software problems;
 o Performing all system administration tasks on the server machines;
 o Performing regular backups of the servers and client machines;
 o Assisting in purchase and/or service negotiations as necessary;
 o Assisting the software development team, as needed, in areas related to 
    "real-world" implementation issues;
 o Working closely with the Manager, Computer Facilities, Institute for 
    the Learning Sciences.

Requirements:  At least two years of experience in network/systems 
adminstration in an academic or research environment; Excellent technical 
skills; Well-organized;  Good communication skills; Ability to maintain 
satisfactory working relationships with diverse groups.  

The Institute for the Learning Sciences at Northwestern University is an 
interdisciplinary, academic institute conducting state-of-the-art research 
involving computers in education.  Its faculty includes members of the 
departments of computer science, education, and psychology.  As a research 
community, the Institute consists of more than 100 professors, graduate 
students, and professionals.  

EEO/AA Employer.  Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

Contact: 

Daniel Edelson 
Project Manager
Institute for the Learning Sciences
Northwestern University
1890 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

(edelson@ils.nwu.edu) 

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