Working title:
Web Application Developer
Official title:
SR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER(T32BN) or SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER(T32DN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or related field.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
5 years experience of expertise in developing user interfaces for scientific applications using
state-of-the-art programmatic tools and frameworks (both for scripting and multitier application
development), experience with industrial software engineering processes, solid understanding of
database connectivity and working knowledge of SQL, overall understanding of system
integration.
Principal duties:
The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), is housed at the University of Wisconsin with
collaborators at Michigan State University along with other academic, private sector, and national
laboratories. The GLBRC is one of three Department of Energy centers to conduct fundamental,
genomics-based research on microbial and plant systems required to realize the national need for
low-cost biofuels. As a member of a research team of faculty, staff, and postdocs, the Web
Application Developer will be part of an integrated Informatics and IT team supporting the research
objectives of the Center in scientific and business computing, and computational infrastructure.
This position will work in a team environment to develop GUI interfaces and applications
enabling researchers to access scientific databases and tools for data analysis. Will consult with
scientific end-users, analysts, and database administrators to define the objectives of data
presentation and visualization, will analyze requirements and design and code the applications and
interfaces. Will represent scientific concepts and processes in software programs. Will also advise
and train the above stakeholders to utilize the developed tools in the process of scientific
discovery.
This position offers an opportunity to play an important role in creating a
keystone research center for the first great national challenge of the 21st century, sustainable
energy independence. For additional information regarding the GLBRC, visit our website:
http://www.greatlakesbioenergy.org/
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | AG&LSC/GLBRC |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $41,763 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | JULY 22, 2008 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JULY 17, 2008
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59254 to
| Renee Clodfelter | |
| 1531 Microbial Sciences | TTY: 608-263-2473 |
| 1550 Linden Drive | Fax: 608-890-2269 |
| Madison WI 53706-1521 | Email: pvl@glbrc.wisc.edu |