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App Developer

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title App Developer
Department/Unit Psychiatry
Research Project PROSIT Lab
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP025-24
Employee Group Grant-Paid
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with possibility of renewal
Employment Type Part Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.57
Salary $35,000 - $43,752 per annum (35 hours per week) pro-rated to $20,000 - $25,000 per annum based on 57.14% FTE (20 hours per week)
About the Organization
The PROSIT Lab is dedicated to leveraging modern technology to improve mental health care in youth. As part of their research, the team has developed an app that passively gathers information on patients’ behaviours using their smartphones. Thereby the Lab aims to identify youth at risk early on and provide them with the support they need early on.
Job Summary
Reporting to and working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the App Developer will assist in developing, building, and monitoring the mobile applications that the PROSIT Lab uses. They will also ensure that records are kept separate for each individual study using the application(s), and document app problems as they are raised by lab members. The App Developer will work closely with all students, and research assistants in the lab to ensure that questions are answered promptly, and issues are addressed as they are detected. The App Developer will work on projects within the Lab (http://prosit.meierlab.info/) that involve the development, implementation, and evaluation of health services and innovations to improve the mental health and well-being of youth.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain apps of the Lab (Swift, Xcode, Flutter).
  • Collaborate with end-users to understand requirements.
  • Create and maintain data models, workflows and dashboards to ensure efficient data collection.
  • Liaise, plan and coordinate activities with other team members.
  • Advise and lend expertise to personnel within projects.
  • Maintain full technical knowledge of all phases of programming activities, as well as maintain technology expertise while keeping current with evolving programming and database technology.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Completing or have completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 1 year experience working with developing applications.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new software with training.
  • Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software, as well as working knowledge of app development software (e.g., TestFlight).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to use sound professional judgement.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Assets
  • Experience using electronic data capture databases and programming language (ex. mongodb, SQL,).
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 05/09/2024
Close Date 05/23/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16534

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter