FWS / STAS Developer - Office of Research

Job no : 537435, Work type : Student Ast, Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Categories : Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration / Support, Department : 29011700 - MD-OFFICE OF RESEARCH

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

Job Description

The College of Medicine's Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developer or Student Assistant to support the ongoing development and enhancement of vital data platforms. These platforms power essential research functions providing quick access to research metrics, grant data, and institutional insights that drive faculty productivity and administrative decisions.

In this hands-on role, you will assist with system maintenance, improve existing features, and help implement new functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing technical credentials to gain real-world experience in a high-impact research environment.

About This Role

• Develop and enhance existing software modules to improve performance, usability, and functionality.
• Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively.
• Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.
• Document code, workflows, and processes to support long-term platform sustainability.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making.

The salary for this position is $15 - $20 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. Please note that priority consideration will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

To apply, please upload the following documents with your application :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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