- Manhattan, Kansas, United States
- Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
- Closing at: Sep 5 2026 - 23:55 CDT
This position is responsible for the maintenance, design, and/or development of software applications that are support operations of The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI).
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to supporting faculty and staff in all aspects of research, scholarly and creative work.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Six years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
- Valid Driver's license upon employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems or closely related fields requiring a high degree of software design and programming expertise.
- Knowledge and experience with RESTful services, MVC framework, SQL databases, DevOps methodologies and Salesforce.
- Experience with contemporary design patterns, including MVVM; iterative software and engineering processes such as Agile; version control tooling and documentation; development and debugging tools.
Additional Role Information:
- During Federal Select Agent Program inspections (scheduled and unscheduled) employee may be asked to be available to assist the Biosafety team helping with report generation, data investigation and other duties as assigned. Inspections typically occur twice annually, and each inspection typically takes a week. Vacation will not be approved during an inspection.
- Valid Driver's license upon employment.
- Ability to receive a favorable background check from KSU and pass Select Agent Background Check upon employment.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Applications close on: September 5, 2026
$47,486.00 - $60,541.00 Annually
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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