The Anderson Lab within the UW-Madison Center for Genomic Science Innovation (CGSI) and the Department of Medical Genetics seeks an ambitious and highly motivated Research Cyberinfrastructure Facilitator II to support research activities. The lab is housed within the CGSI, which serves as a vibrant and collegial environment for inclusive and collaborative science. The Center and the University are located in Madison, WI, which is frequently voted among the best places to live.

The position described here is to work as part of a team on the development and implementation of a Tribal Data Repository (TDR) as part of a large team composed of three other research institutions. This individual will assist with construction of a primary storage space off-site and its connection to the secondary storage site at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for this newly established TDR by the National Institutes of Health to manage all Tribal data linked to COVID through the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program. Job responsibilities include development of the primary storage site for the TDR, building tools to access data through an access portal currently in development, making adjustments to systems for data access and control, data harmonization, and assisting in building training videos for users of the TDR.

• 40% Engages with researchers in their selection and use of relevant CI systems, tools, and computing strategies. Contributes to facilitating the design and debugging of research workflows alongside researchers
• 20% Connects and coordinates interactions between researchers and technology providers. Provides regular communications to and/or collaborates with the systems and software/data professionals regarding service enhancements
• 20% Contributes to the design and content development of documentation, training content, and/or advanced curricula, and instructs at workshops
• 10% Communicates and collaborates with internal collaborators and/or potential external collaborators around facilitation and relevant service models
• 5% May provide consultation and expertise for aspects of research proposals specific to research CI. May serve as a project contributor for a research proposal or Co-Principal Investigator on proposals around facilitation functions
• 5% May contribute to regular communications with researchers and internal stakeholders

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in information systems or computational biology.

Required:

The applicants should have experience in data management systems and be able to build out data structure systems. The ability to assist in installation of software platforms will be of benefit. Be proficient in at least one standard programming language for any development requirements. This individual will need to be self motivated to establish the system at Wisconsin and be able to work as part of a larger team.

Preferred:

Prior experience in establishing and managing a data repository for HIPAA-protected data is desired. Familiarity with Ubuntu operating systems and the ability to code in Python are sought. Prior participation in federally funded projects is also useful. Interests in dynamic consent portals and interests/experience in engaging Tribal Nations in research processes is greatly desired.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $71,994 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for this position is $71,994, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

This position is expected to continue through December 9th, 2025. The position may be converted to renewable contingent upon program need, performance, and funding availability.

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

To apply for the position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample to determine the best-qualified applicants.

Jennifer Reed
jlreed5@wisc.edu
608-262-3978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research CI Facilitator II(RE078)

A34-OVCR/BIOTECH/GENOMICS

Academic Staff-Terminal

308707-AS

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