Director - Research Information Technology

The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the DOM is recruiting for a Director - Research Information Technology. The division is led by division chief Alison Morris, MD and Executive Administrator Barbara Suchonic. The division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower BST, UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.

The incumbent will create novel bioinformatics, mathematical, statistical and AI-based strategies and analytics for large-scale multi-omics and clinical data sets, to facilitate cutting edge microbiome analysis and interpretation, develop plans and strategies for research enhancements, and identify and contribute to diverse research and educational opportunities.

Job Summary

Identifies the strategic roadmap for research technology advancements, develops plans and strategies for research enhancements, and identifies diverse research opportunities.

Essential Functions

Develops plans and strategies for research technology enhancement. Designs and develops both the analytical strategies and the computational software required for implementing these strategies using a deep knowledge of mathematics, statistics and AI for analytics and integration of multi-omics and clinical data with a focus on studies of host-microbiome interactions. Leads and advises staff on a variety of projects and initiatives surrounding research including authorship of manuscripts for publication and grant submissions for external funding. Leads troubleshooting of analytic pipelines software and hardware IT. Leads strategies to identify and implement efficiencies in analytical routines of big data software and hardware IT. Develops educational components for enhancing multi-omics and clinical data analysis and interpretation for students and investigators.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours a day.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Director - Research Information Technology

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: Programming & Development

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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