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Graduate Research Assistant, Population Health Initiative

Posted: 8/12/2020 (Employment)

Department:                               Executive Office (Population Health Initiative)
Date Available:                           September 16, 2020

Appointment Term:                    Autumn Quarter
Application Deadline:                 August 28, 2020 by 5PM

 

General Duties/Description:

The Population Health Initiative has an outstanding opportunity for a graduate research assistant to join our team for the Fall quarter to support an ongoing research project that aims to better understand community well-being. The graduate research assistant would primarily be involved with the development of a searchable database of population health-related datasets. Key tasks and responsibilities for this position include:

  • Working collaboratively with the research team to design and develop a searchable, user-friendly front-end for a database (70%)
  • Assisting with data discovery and entry (20%)
  • Conducting research activities related to the identification of key data sources for the project (10%)

The responsibilities for this position will be completed in a remote environment.

 

Qualifications:

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Experience building searchable web front-ends based on SQL database data sources.
  • Experience with languages/technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, NodeJS, jQuery, Python, SemanticUI, Django (and GeoDjango), PostgreSQL (and PostGIS) is preferred.
  • Detail and deadline oriented.
  • Ability to work remotely and independently.

 

Salary:

Compensation and benefits are based on the 2020-21 ASE salary schedules for a Schedule 1 pre-master research assistant.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a resume/CV and a statement of interest to Meg Robertson at meg218@uw.edu.

Application inquiries may be made with:

Meg Robertson, meg218@uw.edu

 

 

Notes: 

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit:

http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

 

 

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty)

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Deadline: 08/28/2020

Location: University of Washington