Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

The Wingo Lab seeks a highly motivated candidate with experience across a range of IT domains including software development, software deployment, system architecture, and analytic skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with rented and on-premises computing infrastructure, containerization, and expertise with high performance computing.

The Wingo Lab is an interdisciplinary collaborative research group of highly successful investigators that spans psychiatry, neurology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience. The candidate will work on a range of projects closely with the principal investigator, data scientists, and developers that include: 1) develop and maintain infrastructure for performing large scale analysis of genetic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data; 2) automate cost-effective backup solutions and organization of data; 3) architect and deploy internal and public-facing applications; 4) implement analysis pipelines; 5) project management, especially the computational resources and data.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently with minimal guidance. Well documented code, meticulous records, and clear/concise communication are essential. We value individuals who are objective oriented and who want to learn and teach new skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads, manages and supervises Information Technology (IT) and operations in an integral IT area. Has overall responsibility for a specific IT area including leading specific IT projects and implementation of new versions of software, management of systems and coordination with other IT projects across the division. Is accountable for a specific product and technical environment.
• Advises management on issues within the specific area that impact the division and enterprise-wide IT services.
• Ensures compliance and uniform, transparent systems across the division and enterprise by working closely with other area managers and directors.
• Implements uniform administrative procedures and systems throughout a division.
• Hires, trains and supervises staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and seven years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in specific IT areas, project management skills and lead or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive experience in the implementation and production support of an enterprise system.

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