As soon as possible, after closing date of search. 1 year initial visiting appointment, may be renewed up to three years depending on availability of funding.
The Research Programmer will be appointed to support current digital library research projects ongoing at the University of Illinois Archives and Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, including grant-funded projects. Appointee will work on at least two different projects, reporting to project PIs or co-PIs. May also provide support towards design & development of internally funded new or experimental digital library services. Among the external awards/grants that will require programming support over the course of the next twelve months:
This research and grant funded position will provide an opportunity to participate in design, development, and testing of innovative, cutting-edge archival and digital library systems using the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) technologies. The Incumbent will collaborate with archivists and experienced research programmers in Grainger Library, who have established an international reputation in the digital library research community.
Technologies used in these research programs are complimentary and overlapping with those used in production library services. The Library hosts its own developmental Linux and Windows servers, virtual server cluster, and SAN. Research projects are implemented using a wide range of programming languages and technologies, including: PHP, JavaScript, VBScript/AJAX, SQL, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSL-T, XSL-FO, OAI-PMH and OAI-ORE, Microsoft ASP and ASP.Net, Ruby on Rails, SOLR and Lucene, Java, C++, and Perl. Responsibilities will include: development and customization of the Web tool, Archon, a content management system for describing and providing access to archival collection information and digital objects, and development work on the ASHO OAI-PMH harvesting software, SOLR/Lucene database software development, and the deployment of additional humanities-based vertical web sites using the ASHO technologies; database design, administration, and programming; writing documentation and discussion of technical results for inclusion in conference papers and reports to project sponsors; and providing technical assistance to and consultation with Library & GSLIS faculty and staff research partners.
Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated experience using advanced Windows and/or Linux applications for creating Web-delivered content and services; demonstrated knowledge of web application programming using PHP, JavaScript/AJAX, and XHTML; demonstrable knowledge of relational database design principles and SQL; ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple priorities; ability to remain knowledgeable of current and newly evolving technologies; and effective oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; master's degree in Library and Information Science; one year of library and archives work experience; one year of demonstrated experience using the Archon API, proficiency with XHTML, CSS, and web accessibility best practices; experience using XML and XML-related tools and technologies including XML authoring tools, XML Schema, XSL-T; DBA experience with SQL Server 2008, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Lucene, and/or Oracle 9i+; Client-side programming and application design/development experience using Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux/UNIX environments, particularly using Java, C++, Perl, Visual Basic/VB.Net, Ruby, or similar high-level programming language; and hands-on experience installing and administering multi-user applications and Web services on Windows XP/Vista/2000 Server/2003 Server and/or Linux platforms.
Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. The position is a visiting Academic Professional appointment.
12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public, land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University – Extensive) ranked among the best in the world, including "Top 20" programs in Chemistry, Engineering, English, Mathematics, Music, Library & Information Science, Psychology, and Veterinary Medicine. Chartered in 1867, its faculty and staff provide undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conduct theoretical and applied research, and provide public service to the state and the nation. It employs 3,000 faculty members serving 31,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receive campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. For more information, see: http://www.uiuc.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated approximately 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution and its members. For more information, see: Illinois Community.
Please complete your candidate profile at the Illinois Human Resources - Jobs at Illinois site and upload your cover letter, resume, and names and e-mail addresses (where available) or phone numbers of three professional references. Please include a description of, and links to web-based applications you’ve created. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by October 5, 2009. Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions will be made prior to the closing date.
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