DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II
Req #: | 178345 |
Department: | INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH METRICS AND EVALUATION |
Job Location: | Other Location, Seattle Campus, South Lake Union |
Posting Date: | 04/06/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington focused on expanding the quantitative evidence base for health. IHME aims to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative data to make decisions that achieve better health. IHME’s research spans multiple disciplines and policy-relevant areas including resource tracking, cost-effectiveness, forecasting, burden of diseases, geospatial analysis, health systems solutions, and impact evaluations. It has established international scientific credibility for developing innovative multidisciplinary methods and producing cutting-edge results. If you join IHME, you’ll be joining a team of mission-oriented people who are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse workforce that respects and appreciates differences, and embraces collaboration.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Database Administrator II. Funding is currently available until June 2021 with a possibility of renewal. The Database Administrator will be responsible for supporting and securing multi-terabyte databases used to enhance research efforts, as well as improving our ability to illustrate and disseminate global health trends through innovative means. This individual will also serve the critical function of keeping database technologies up to date to meet research needs effectively and efficiently. This individual will lead the implementation of new database software and hardware in consultation with database and software engineering staff.
A successful candidate will be passionate about big data, experienced in open source database administration, and committed to being part of an agile development team in pursuit of turning raw data into global impact.
Responsibilities include:
Database architecture, administration, and security
Planning and research learning
General
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Requirements:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Evening/weekend work may be required
Application Process:
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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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) or dso@uw.edu.