DATABASE PROGRAMMER ANALYST #00025685

Information Technology- Research Support Solutions

Are you seeking to make a difference in the lives of students? Are you desirous of enabling research that is changing our world? Would you like to have a strong influence in setting direction for a technology organization whose mission focuses on education, research, and application of knowledge to solve some of the world's great challenges? If so, we would like to talk to you. If you are a potential member of the S&T information technology team and are humble, coachable, approachable, introspective, and passionate about building relationships, then we want to talk to you. Serving at Missouri University of Science and Technology is a calling. We are revitalizing our campus and looking to a bright future. Join us.

Nature of Work

This position serves as a primary technical consultant and liaison between the university's central IT department and the campus research community. The IT Research Facilitator enables and accelerates research by helping faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and students leverage advanced computing, data management, and information technology resources. This role involves performing technical consultations, providing training, and solving complex problems to support the planning, execution, and data lifecycle of diverse research projects. The facilitator will analyze researchers' needs and connect them with appropriate technological solutions, taking a consultative approach to enhance existing research workflows and enable new avenues of inquiry.

Key Responsibilities

• Consultation and Support: Meet with researchers to assess their computational, data storage, networking, specialized hardware, software, and service requirements; recommend and facilitate access to appropriate IT solutions, including high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, local or cloud resources, and large-scale storage
• Grant Proposal Assistance: Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) to develop the cyberinfrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, data analytics, and IT budget components for grant proposals, ensuring they meet the requirements of funding agencies
• Training and Outreach: Design and deliver workshops, documentation, and training materials to educate the research community on available IT resources, best practices for data management, and the use of specialized research software
• Technical Problem-Solving: Act as an advanced resource for troubleshooting complex technical issues related to research computing and software, escalating to and collaborating with other IT teams as needed
• Service Development: Identify gaps in current IT service offerings for research and advocate for the development and implementation of new technologies and services to meet the evolving needs of the research community
• Liaison Role: Foster strong working relationships between researchers and central IT staff, translating research needs into technical requirements and communicating IT policies and capabilities back to researchers

• A Master's degree in computer science, information technology, a computational science field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• At least 4 years of experience supporting technology in a research or academic environment is necessary
• Proficiency with programming/scripting languages common in research (e.g., Python, R, Bash)
• Proficiency with data analytic software, and data analysis (e.g. SPSS, SmartPLS, SAS)

• A Ph.D. in a research-intensive field with a significant computational component.
• Direct experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) systems (e.g., using schedulers like Slurm, managing software modules)
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the technical components of research grant proposals
• Familiarity with research data management principles, data security protocols, and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, EAR, ITAR, CUI)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to a non-technical audience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses an in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the IT needs within a research environment
• Understands the academic research lifecycle and how technology integrates with it. Possesses knowledge of best practices in research computing, data management, and cybersecurity
• Ability to build consensus, collaborate effectively across different university departments, and explain difficult or sensitive information with clarity and empathy

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,916-$102,024 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 9E, 10, 11, OR 12
University Title: DATABASE PROGRAMMER ANALYST- ENTRY, SPECIALIST, EXPERT, OR PRINCIPAL
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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