• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $59,845.49 - $59,845.49

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director and working with the research team, the Junior Programmer will provide support to the Healthcare Innovations Research and Evaluation (HIRE) program.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day functions of the HIRE group
• Perform data analysis using R, Python, and other coding languages
• Help maintain databases to ensure integrity and usability
• Assist with manuscripts for publication, as well as grant writing

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of training in computer sciences at college, technical school, or equivalent, and at least six months of experience.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Well-organized, self-starter needed with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and able to multitask in a diverse research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages with preference given to R, Python, and/or C++
• Experience in modeling, statistics, or computer coding
• Experience in programming, scientific analyses, and publication

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test before a final offer of employment is made.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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