Mississippi INBRE ยท 3 months ago
Web and Data Engineer
Hattiesburg, MS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Web and Data Engineer. This role supports high-impact research and training initiatives in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, providing leadership in web development, data infrastructure, and digital systems integration to enhance research, training, and data-driven decision-making.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain a dynamic, accessible program website for GTEC; manage digital content and integrate social media to support communication, recruitment, dissemination, and engagement
Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and optimization standards; provide technical support and implement system enhancements
Develop and maintain infrastructure for managing large, diverse datasets (e.g., surveys, EHRs, administrative records), ensuring quality, security, interoperability, and reproducibility
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and scholars on analysis pipelines, reporting, and data governance to support research and evaluation needs
Design and manage tools for program evaluation, including survey programming, longitudinal scholar tracking, and social network analyses
Prepare datasets, dashboards, visualizations, and reports to inform decision-making, continuous improvement, and federal reporting compliance
Provide web, data, and analytics support for CNHP initiatives led by the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the Gulf South Center
Maintain systems that facilitate stakeholder engagement, research dissemination, community-based evaluation, and tracking of research productivity
Contribute to key projects such as congressionally directed spending, donor initiatives, interdisciplinary translational research, and Gulf South health evaluation efforts
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the research and scholarly mission of CNHP
Qualification
Required
An accredited degree in computer science, data science, information systems, or a related field
Three (3) or more years of professional experience in web development, database management, or applied data analysis
Proficiency with front-end and back-end web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal)
Experience using SQL, Python, R, or similar programming tools for data management, processing, and analysis
Demonstrated understanding of data integration workflows, data quality assurance, version control (e.g., Git), and secure data management practices
Familiarity with federal data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and cybersecurity best practices
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners in support of mission-driven research initiatives
Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset and adaptability to evolving program needs
Preferred
Previous experience with survey platforms such as REDCap or Qualtrics
Experience with social network analysis tools and principles
Experience supporting academic research, training programs, or community-academic initiatives
Company
Mississippi INBRE
Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE), directed by Dr.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase