Harvard University
Programmer
Boston, MA, United States · Mid
No sponsorshipDetected 5 days ago
PythonGitSQLLinuxData ScienceStatisticsEHR/EMRClinical TrialsPublic HealthBioinformaticsResearchCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementBiostatistics
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About the role
- The Department of Biostatistics is a very busy and diverse department focused on research and teaching.
- Our 70+ faculty are leaders in the development of statistical methods for clinical trials and observational studies, studies on the environment, computational biology, and genomics/genetics.
- Our team invites applications for a Programmer position in the National Studies on Air Pollution and Health group (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nsaph/).
Responsibilities
- Maintain databases using R, Python, and SQL in collaboration with members of the research team
- Create and link customized databases and analytic datasets in UNIX environments
- Develop and refactor code for modular data processing pipelines, utilizing workflow languages and configuration managers
- Build deployable data products using containers for data processing pipelines and dashboards
- Support data cataloging via JSON-based metadata schema
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Support for families and caregivers
Requirements
- Professional working experience with R, Python, SQL, GitHub, and/or related software required
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in a related field is strongly preferred*
- Experience collaborating with all levels of research team
- demonstrated team performance skills
- Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity‐ based difference within group environments
- Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
Skills
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as efficiency and time management skills
- Organized with attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience collaborating with all levels of research team; demonstrated team performance skills
- Service oriented mindset and approach
- Desirable experience with version control for team development
- Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals
- Additional Information
- Appointment End Date: One year from date of hire with the possibility of extension
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
Benefits
- Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
Company info
- We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- Job-Specific Responsibilities: We are seeking a Programmer to join our dynamic team.
- We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
- We are seeking a Programmer to join our dynamic team.
Equal opportunity
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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