Group jobs are not directly related to individual research, but nonetheless needs to be done to ensure the smooth functioning of the group as a whole. All group members are assigned at least one group job. You are expected to carry out your group job in a professional manner. That means you are held responsible for anything that happens in that area. Consult Shyue Ping if there are specific issues you cannot resolve.

• Adding users to TSCC, XSEDE, NERSC, etc.
• Resolving problems (including VASP installation)
• Guide new users on usage of these resources
• Monitor resource usage. | Zihan & Sojung | | Data Manager | - Manages mavarldata and mavrldb
• Monitors usage and backup
• Adding of new users
• Buy additional storage where necessary
• Create fireworks databases for new users | Runze | | Backup Manager | - Manages Crashplan backup for all users.
• Ensure backup for database and file server systems.
• Guides new users in performing backups (note that each member is responsible for performing his own backup, except for the database, which will be backed up by the overall manager) | Adesh | | Meeting Manager | - Sets up the group meeting schedule and do the necessary admin (booking of rooms, etc.)- Maintains the group calendars MAVRL, MAVRL Class and MAVRL Travel.- Performs hardware purchases and service (laptops, monitors, etc.) | Ting | | Software Manager | - Master Github repo manager for the materialsvirtuallab organization (adds/deletes users, guide setup for new users, etc.)- Maintain group software licenses (VASP, Pycharm, etc.). | Ji | | Web Manager | - Maintains the group’s public website and private wiki.- Adds users as needed.- Ensures both sites are up to date. | Xiaoxu | | Morale Manager | - Organizes social activities.
• Ensures health and morale of group members.
• Buys equipment for group use and meetings such as USB cables and snacks/coffee. | Ting |