Washington State University

This position is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the data collection and storage infrastructure at the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health. These systems include SQL databases with health, genomic and laboratory data, an existing REDCap system, and a version control system. The Assistant Director will be heavily involved (25% to 50% of effort) in supporting the USAID-funded Discovery & Evolution of Emerging Pathogens – Viral Zoonoses (DEEP VZN) project. The position involves high level data engineering duties – working with faculty and research staff to evaluate their needs and suggest solutions, following best practices for research data collection, etc. Additionally, this position will provide managerial oversight for 1-3 technical staff within the Allen School as well as potential co-oversight of a technical position placed within the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medicine Information Systems group. The position may involve periodic international travel.