Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position.

For requests for accommodations or support with the application process please email UMSI Human Resources at [email protected].
 

Job Summary

The University of Michigan is providing public health data analysis and visualization platforms for use by the public and local health officials. These projects support vaccine outreach and education efforts and tracking the extent and effect of COVID-19 in Michigan. Continued support of these projects will require a substantial amount of experienced data engineering work.

By developing data systems on a series of salient COVID-19 technologies in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the data engineer will develop our highest priority cloud-based features and contribute to a team providing essential technologies to major partners.

Reporting to the leads of the MDHHS-UM collaboration for pandemic and public health response technologies, you will work with diverse teams, including public health officials, data scientists, and IT personnel, to manage large-scale datasets, create meaningful insights, and ensure secure and efficient data access. You will also conduct work transitioning existing platforms to more scalable and efficient technologies such as DataFusion and Polars. Knowledge of public health principles is necessary for this role, as it directly impacts the interpretation and transformation of health-related data.
 

Who We Are

The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant and ethical solutions connecting people, information and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

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Required Qualifications*

Work Schedule

This position is fully remote. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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