Position Vacancy ID:

89400-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

Data Analyst

Official Title:

SR PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06BN) or PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06DN) or ASSOC PROGRAM ANALYST(T06FN)

Hiring Department:

A536300-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

FTE:

100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

APRIL 07, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Math, Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or other hard science required. Strong background applying computational and statistical methods to molecular biology preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Academic and demonstrable professional success developing, implementing, and/or managing systems and databases required. Typically this will require at least two years of database-backed software development. The successful applicant will be a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to multitask and drive projects to completion. Expertise in developing customized solutions for complex challenges in genomics or immunology preferred.

The successful applicant will have intermediate to expert knowledge of Python, scientific computing tools for Python (e.g., core packages in the SciPy stack), and significant professional experience with at least one relational database (PosgreSQL preferred). Database expertise should be sufficient to create schemas to represent complex biological data, and the applicant should be proficient at authoring SQL queries.

The successful candidate is expected to be proficient in the creation of unit tests, analysis and debugging software code. Additionally, candidate must have experience with code versioning tools (e.g. SVN and GitHub) to support the development and maintenance of reliable, portable, and reproducible analyses.

Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 is desirable, as is experience with R programming language. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work with diverse groups of faculty, researchers, study personnel and support staff across departments is essential.

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

The successful applicant will be a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to multitask and drive projects to completion. Expertise in
developing customized solutions for complex challenges in genomics or immunology.

Additional Information:

Contact:

Ruth Boynton
hr@pathology.wisc.edu
608-262-1189
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and list of references.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: 14 Feb 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 2 Apr 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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