Research professional electrical and computer engineering

Full job description

Posting Number

req18984

Department

Electrical and Computer Engr

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona is looking for qualified applicants for a temporary position in our Center to Stream Healthcare in Place (C2SHIP) working with Dr. Janet Roveda. Wearable Technology can gather a variety of health information to help physicians provide remote care. This position will conduct research on data analysis for sensors, platforms and their impacts on economic development, conduct data mining-machine learning models to extract clinically meaningful information to promote in-place care. Applicants will communicate with federal, state, and city or county officers, and prepare presentation slides, write project monthly and final reports, and attend weekly project meetings; help coding for online services.

This full-time position is extended-temporary with initial funding to support the first six (6) months, with potential to be extended to complete the project.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct sensor/platform data collection, processing and modeling.
• Explores and discovers answers to challenging questions in the economic impacts as factors to influence sensor usage and cost.
• Develop potential models for the economic influence.
• Facilitate and implement some interface for users and researchers.
• Evaluate the new models or existing models in the medical device impact area.
• Mentor new students and oversee a wide variety of research in the C2SHIP center.
• Communicate with federal, state, and city or county officers, and prepare presentation slides, write project monthly and final reports, and attend weekly project meetings.
• Write C#, R,Python or similar computer language to access online data using API provided by vendors.
• Determines interview procedures and conducts interviews.
• Prepares analysis for research reports and conducts literature review.
• Trains users on equipment operation and research techniques.
• Assist in the development of grant applications and preparation of reports of research results.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Performs work with basic knowledge and operation of University systems and department tools.
• Collaborates with senior researchers to design research methodologies.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of recent advancements in cybersecurity.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting information to large groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Python and WordPress, CC#, R or python.
• Experience with digital healthcare technologies.
• Experience collecting, processing and modeling sensor, platform and economic data.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.00

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$47356

Grade Range Midpoint

$59195

Grade Range Maximum

$71034

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Researchers & Scientists

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

4/1/2024

Expected End Date

10/1/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Janet Roveda:

Open Date

3/8/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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