The Clinical Informatics Research Group is listing one or more RA positions for the summer quarter.
The primary purpose of this position is to contribute technical expertise to research projects in the University of Washington Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health and Community Medicine, through development and implementation of web applications for the Clinical Informatics Research Group.
This position will be responsible for developing, installing, and maintaining various Web software components and integrating them into projects such as a clinical assessment application using in-house electronic survey software. These components are generally cross-platform and include software development frameworks, databases (design and implementation), Web applications, Web servers, end-user query and reporting services, and communications libraries.
The complexities of the position are driven by the goal of the group to create new and innovative research grade computing systems, and apply them to novel domains in clinical medicine and population health. The members of our team work closely, with complementary skills. Each project involves integrating technical and domain information in novel ways, and resourcefully developing new methods and approaches to problem solving.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires knowledge of Web/Internet standards, hardware and software technologies, preferably in LAMP, but can include Java.
- Experience in application design and development.
- Experience with relational database technology, using MySQL, MS SQL Server, or equivalent.
- Experience in web development using PHP, Java, Perl, or equivalent.
- Experience using Unix/Linux operating systems, including Apache.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical problems in an independent manner.
- Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PHP web frameworks (e.g. CakePHP).
- Experience with Javascript, XML, and/or AJAX.
- Familiarity with SVN or other version control repository software.
- Familiarity with healthcare delivery or clinical information systems.
- Experience with administration of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Application Procedure: Brief letter/e-mail describing your interest and experience
Monthly Salary: Standard UW (Listed at http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm
Benefits: GAIP Insurance and Tuition except about $230/quarter at 20 hours per week and employed 5 out of 6 half-month pay periods/quarter. No benefits if less.
See www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/gssa.htm
Please reply to:
Jan Flowers
jflow2@u.washington.edu
Technology Program Manager
Clinical Informatics Research Group (CIRG)
Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems (BNHS)
University of Washington
https://www.cirg.washington.edu/
http://www.son.washington.edu/departments/bnhs/