Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides practical technical mentorship and training for graduate and undergraduate students working on faculty research projects. This is particularly important during the eight weeks of an intensive digital humanities summer program.
Meets with faculty to understand academic goals and translates those requirements into technical plans for software and data management.
Builds, modifies, and deploys both custom programs and shared open-source software to meet the evolving needs of various research projects.
Organizes and manages research data across multiple formats and disciplines, ensuring data is structured for long-term project goals.
Maintains server environments, manages user permissions, and utilizes version control and testing to ensure software reliability.
Partners with various university departments and assists with occasional internal administrative applications to support campus workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort:
Typically working at a desk or table.
Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
Ability to travel to off-campus locations occasionally.
Equipment:
Office/computer equipment.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
It's helpful to have general awareness of a range of technologies, a willingness to keep learning and to be flexible, and ideally especially strong familiarity with one or more of the following: basic web technologies, data science skills, XML/TEI markup, data visualization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College-level or graduate study in one or more fields in the humanities, or experience in collaboration with humanities researchers.
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Data Science, FORTRAN Programming Language, Git, Goal-Oriented, High Performance Computing (HPC), HPC Cluster, JavaScript, Linux System Administration, Multitasking, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Prioritization, Python (Programming Language), Researching, Research Management, Self Motivation, Shell Scripting, Software Development, Structured Query Language (SQL), Technical Support, Web Development, XML Technologies, XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)GradeG12Salary Range$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.QuestionsFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
AccommodationIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits StatementPersonal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience
- 3 years of relevant experience
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