Employment at FLBS

The University of Montana invites applications for a Research Data Manager/Programmer position stationed at the Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS), located approximately ninety miles from Missoula. Position designs, develops and administers database and application interfaces, and also designs, formalizes, formats, archives, and extracts data into and out of FLBS data storage systems, preserving integrity of all data.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: designing, developing, and supporting specialized .NET web- and windows-based forms for data archival, retrieval, and analysis; developing, managing and maintaining large and complex databases containing ecological, spatial, and genetic data types; systematically archiving and preserving the integrity of incoming data; upholding database management protocols, ensuring QA/QC methods are strictly followed and ensuring compliance with metadata standards; coordinating data acquisition, archiving, querying and integration from very specialized scientific instrumentation, which requires frequent interaction with all FLBS faculty, staff and students to determine requirements and goals and to establish priorities; instructing researchers and students in the operation of all data system interfaces on site, including data entry and documentation, database operation, text manipulation and formatting, and interactive data analysis; assisting in setup and maintenance of LAN and WAN connections and servers in a mixed operating system environment; assisting in installing and maintenance of computer soft- and hardware at the Biological Station as needed; ability to serve as a team leader with other IT personnel and FLBS faculty and staff to design and optimize new and existing databases; serving as FLBS representative to the data management activities being conducted jointly by the Montana EPSCoR program, Montana State University and the National Center for Supercomputing and Analysis.

• Extensive working knowledge of relational database functionality and strong familiarity with database management systems.
• Advanced, demonstrated working knowledge of MS Access, MS SQL, stored procedures, and debugging.
• Full working knowledge of data normalization and database design.
• Ability to work with and provide training on very specialized scientific data collector outputs and formats.
• Ability to conduct assessments of the data base to produce new data products to be used in publications and proposals prepared by staff at FLBS.
• Strong ability to work under time constraints while maintaining flexibility.
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• High familiarity with IIS, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, MS SQL, TSQL, Visual Basic/C#, JavaScript, HTML,DHTML, AJAX, XML, cURL, graphing utilities and other specialized development platforms.
• Prior experience with OO application design.
• Ability to keep current from a rural/remote location with rapidly advancing technologies and learn and use other languages as necessary.
• Strong ability to work under time constraints and maintain flexibility.
• Extensive programming skills and abilities.
• Prior development experience with MySQL and Python in a Linux environment a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of data formalization, transformation methods, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages, VB, or C#.
• Ability to resolve QA/QC issues before, during, and after archival.
• Ability to lead and provide ongoing support in creating procedures/routines for preserving the integrity of all data.

Physical Requirements

Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to lift up to 50 #; ability to work in small confined spaces when accessing equipment, often times while kneeling or in an awkward positions. Prolonged periods of computer usage.

• Computer science degree and a minimum of two years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Science background preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Screening begins on January 19, 2012, and will continue until position is filled. Applications received after 1/19 may be considered.

Upload the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Detailed resume listing required education and describing work experience
• Contact information for three professional references*

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Job Location - Missoula, MT, US.

Position Type - Full-Time/Regular