Web Developer – Rollins School of Public Health

Job Number: 119881

Department: SPH: Epidemiology

Campus Location (For Posting) : City
Atlanta

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Description

About Us: Emory University is a distinguished institution of higher learning, recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Web Developer to join the Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH is one of 13 Centers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve outbreak response using data, modeling, and advanced analytics for ongoing and future infectious disease threats and public health emergencies. Our focus includes developing methods, tools, and integrating existing and novel data streams for infectious disease modeling, coupled with offering state-of-the-art training for the modeling community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs and creates intuitive and applicable user experiences through information architecture, graphic design and user interface development for websites and applications.
• Conducts research through analysis of current behaviors and future needs, interviewing key stakeholders and target audiences, and studying leading practices and emerging trends.
• Identifies and documents user and technical requirements.
• Develops production quality mock-ups and clickable prototypes as well as production ready graphics, interfaces, templates, and sites.
• Develops final production XHTML and CSS code and web templates and implements solutions within publishing environments.
• Consults with stakeholders and users to determine cost effective and high quality solutions and advises on the feasibility and direction for website initiatives.
• Evaluates the usability of designs through usability testing and personal expertise.
• May act as a liaison between the department/division and contractors to ensure the expected level of quality with deliverables.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary: As a Web Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining web-based tools and platforms that support our research efforts. You will collaborate closely with epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers to create user-friendly and data-rich web applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your skills in web development and epidemiology to contribute to impactful public health projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop a website for the newly formed Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH
• Web Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and dashboards for epidemiological data analysis and visualization.
• Data Integration: Integrate data sources used by CIDMATH researchers, including epidemiological data, health records, genomic data and research findings, into web applications.
• User Interface (UI) Design: Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that facilitate data exploration and interpretation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with CIDMATH epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers to understand project requirements and translate them into web solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the design and development of websites or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Graphic design, user interface design and/or information architecture experience preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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