Junior Programmer
- Job Type: Support Staff – Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $59,845.49 – $59,845.49
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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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