PROGRAMMER ANALYST

Job no: 231781-AS
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department: SMPH/UROLOGY/UROLOGY
Location: Madison
Categories: Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Computer Science



Position Summary:

This position will involve the programming and analysis of large datasets (some administrative) including national Veterans Affairs databases, SEER/Medicare datasets, and multi-institutional large databases. This position will work closely with department bio-statisticians and clinicians on cutting edge and novel health services research with a focus in urologic oncology. In addition, this position will help or lead grant preparations with a goal for independent funding. This position will also help or lead manuscript writing and submission to peer-reviewed journals. The position will also have the opportunity to participate in department and system-wide education, collaboration, and career-development opportunities.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelors required. Preferably in health services research related field.
Master's or PhD, in health services research related field, preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

A minimum of 2 years' experience with SAS programming software, and in the construction of analytic files from large claims databases and merging of databases from multiple sources, and knowledge in a healthcare research setting using economic and clinical information systems. Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, and Access applications, working knowledge of SQL and associated applications required. Knowledge of VA, Medicare and/or Medicaid databases would be preferable but is not essential.

Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.
A minimum of 7 years of experience is required for an appointment at the senior level.

Department(s):

A539800-MEDICAL SCHOOL/UROLOGY/UROLOGY

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process.

Contact:

Tia Powell
tpowell2@wisc.edu
608-263-3731
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06BN) or PROGRAMMER ANALYST(T06DN) or ASSOC PROGRAM ANALYST(T06FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

231781-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Jun 21 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 5 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time