Job opportunities, Northeastern University

Tue May 13 12:01:26 EDT 2014

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The
Northeastern University Libraries are pleased to announce a cluster of new positions
as part of our growing research and development activities in the fields of
digital humanities and digital libraries. 
The Libraries are undertaking an ambitious agenda in support of emerging
digital humanities and quantitative social sciences research efforts at
Northeastern. With the launch of a new digital repository service and an
increasing number of major grant-funded projects, the Libraries are deeply
engaged with the university’s research mission.

These
positions will work as part of a team that includes the staff of the Digital
Scholarship Group and Library Technical Services to develop and expand support
for digital scholarship, digital repository services, discovery tools, and
other critical library services. We are looking for technically confident, fast
learners who are equally comfortable with collaborative development, thoughtful
experimentation, and critical system support. Team members have opportunities
to participate in grant-funded research, collaborate on cutting-edge digital
scholarship projects, and lead the development of new tools and systems. If you
are interested in exploring new ways that technology can support research in
the humanities and social sciences, we would like very much to hear from you.

Library Web Developer

 The Library Web
Developer has responsibility for designing, programming, and/or adapting
existing web tools to enhance the Library’s various web-based systems.  This position develops customized and
project-specific solutions in JavaScript, PHP/Perl, CSS and other related web
technologies, as well as contributing to the development of other core
services, such as the Digital Repository Service, faculty online publications, remote
service systems, and the online catalog. 
He or she works collaboratively with library colleagues as well as
colleagues in Information Technology Services and across campus, and
participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library
technologies. 

Qualifications

 Bachelor's
     degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or
     equivalent experience).
 Excellent
     knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP.
 Significant
     experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, etc.).
 Significant
     experience with Drupal, including customization of Drupal modules
     preferred.
 Significant
     experience with front-end development -- tools, techniques and workflow
     automation (using CSS and preprocessors, XHTML, JavaScript/JQuery,
     git/github, bootstrap responsive design framework, etc.).
 Knowledge
     of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility and
     accessibility techniques.
 Experience
     with Open Source software.
 Ability
     to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST
     desirable.
 Excellent
     oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical
     individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best
     practices encoding guidelines
 Strong
     interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully in a collaborative
     environment.
 Ability
     to take initiative and meet deadlines.
 Experience
     with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.

Web Applications Programmer

 The Web
Applications Programmer has responsibility for designing, programming, and/or
adapting existing web tools to augment and enhance the Library’s various web-based
systems.  This position maintains key
digital architecture in Drupal, WordPress, and Omeka, as well as contributing
to the development of other core services, such as the Digital Repository
Service, remote service systems, and the online catalog.  He or she works collaboratively with library
colleagues as well as colleagues in ITS and across campus, and participates in
an ongoing evaluation of emerging academic and library technologies.  This is a 2-year position with the
possibility of extended funding.

Qualifications

 Bachelor's
     degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (or
     equivalent experience).
 Excellent
     knowledge of database-driven web development using PHP.
 Significant
     experience with Drupal and WordPress, including customization of
     associated modules.
 Experience
     with Omeka preferred.
 Experience
     with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, etc.).
 Experience
     with Git/Github and other web development and testing platforms
 Knowledge
     of current web development standards and cross platform compatibility and
     accessibility techniques.
 Experience
     with Open Source software.
 Ability
     to work in an API environment and experience with SOAP and/or REST
     desirable.
 Excellent
     oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical
     individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best
     practices encoding guidelines
 Strong
     interpersonal skill; ability to work successfully in a collaborative
     environment.
 Ability
     to take initiative and meet deadlines.
 Experience
     with IT in a library or higher education setting desirable.

XML Applications Developer

 The XML
Applications Developer develops and maintains XML applications in support of
the Digital Scholarship Group (DSG) and faculty projects affiliated with the
DSG, with major focus on the TEI Archiving, Publishing and Access Service
(TAPAS) and the Women Writers Project. 
He or she provides programming and systems analysis for the design,
development and documentation of complex research tools across a wide range of
projects. The XML Applications Developer will be responsible for designing,
developing, testing and deploying new technologies, tools and resources to
extend and enhance digital content and services, developing application
programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate multiple submission and access
pathways.   He or she writes and/or
modifies code and conducts quality assurance on code contributed by other
developers, and performs related duties as necessary. He
or she works collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues in
ITS and across campus, and participates in an ongoing evaluation of emerging
academic and library technologies.  This
is a 2-year position with the possibility of extended funding.

Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree and a minimum
     of 2-3 years of XML development experience.
 Demonstrably strong working
     knowledge of XML/XSL and Xquery.
 Ability to work in an API
     environment and experience developing REST-based services.
 Knowledge of RDF and linked
     data structures and applications. 
 Strong analytical and problem
     solving skills and the ability to formulate options, develop, and
     recommend solutions.
 Creativity in problem solving
     to independently resolve numerous technical issues arising in a constantly
     changing work environment, and analytical skills and judgment to
     extrapolate from one situation to another and to make appropriate
     decisions in a dynamic work environment
 Demonstrated experience with
     Unix, Unix utilities, device handling, data storage, and basic UNIX
     administration.
 Strong understanding of
     information organization and retrieval technologies used to organize,
     store, and access digital content.
 Experience with programming
     best practices, including test-drive development and design patterns.
 Knowledge of current web
     development standards and cross platform compatibility and accessibility
     techniques.
 Experience with Open Source
     software.
 Excellent oral and written
     skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and
     prepare project documentation to support training and best practices
     encoding guidelines
 Strong interpersonal skills;
     ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
 Experience with IT in a higher
     education setting desirable.
 Experience working on complex
     humanities data desirable

About
Northeastern University Libraries   

The Northeastern University Library is
at the hub of campus intellectual life. Resources include over 900,000 print
volumes, 500,000 e-books, and 60,000 electronic journals. The Snell Library
building welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year on the Boston campus and the
library’s web site serves users around the world. The library provides
award-winning research and instructional services, a growing focus on networked
information, and extensive special collections that document social justice
efforts in the Greater Boston area. The library has an ambitious vision to
expand its digital initiatives by developing its digital repository, digitizing
unique collections, constructing integrated collaborative spaces, and fostering
the adoption of digital media and the creation of new knowledge. The
Northeastern University Library leads the way in redefining library service in
the 21st century. For more information, please visit www.library.northeastern.edu.  

About
Northeastern

Founded
in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in
the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential
learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global
and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs—our
signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service
learning, and global learning—build the connections that enable students to
transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of
undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in
nine colleges and schools.  See http://www.northeastern.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; first consideration
will go to those received by May 23, 2014.

To apply for this position, and
to view job grade and salary information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1ooI3cd

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University.  Northeastern University particularly welcomes
applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.  Northeastern University is an E-Verify
Employer.

Karen MerguerianNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA

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