Biomedical/Research Database Architect - ICTS - Biomedical Informatics

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or management information systems and experience in application development is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may also meet these minimum requirements.
• A minimum of 7 years using Microsoft SQL Server or other relational database systems to design database driven applications.
• Experience in developing and designing data strategies for data extraction, integration and implementation of systems, data warehouse and data marts.
• Experience working in a healthcare and or academic research environment.
• Familiarity with Java, .net, ruby, or Python programming language(s).
• Familiarity with web development and proficient writing in HTML5, CSS, and javascript for multiple web browsers on multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with web application configuration.
• Ability to work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working directly with customers.
• Experience managing application development and database management staff.
• Knowledge and experience with project management and software development methodologies.
• Supervisory experience (3 years).
• Proven verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in presenting technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.

 Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic health care environment.
• Experience supporting clinical and translational research.
• Experience with healthcare systems like Epic, GE-IDX, and Cerner.
• Experience developing data models for academic research.
• Experience with data modeling for common clinical and research data models such as Clarity, PCORNet and OMOP.
• Training in health science domain.
• Ability to facilitate, and moderate discussions with stakeholders for decision-making.
• A master’s degree in informatics, computer science, engineering, information science or related field is desirable.

 Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from positing and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 

Successful candidates will be required to self -disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Remote within Iowa: This position is eligible for primarily remote work but may require limited work onsite at times. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

As previously discussed, this position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. 

For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.