Programmer - Remote

Overview

The Programmer position at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health involves supporting research and teaching in biostatistics through data management and software development.

In Short

• Join a team focused on public health research.
• Develop data processing pipelines and manage complex databases.
• Utilize R, Python, and SQL for data management.
• Collaborate with research team members on various projects.
• Work with HPC computing clusters and troubleshoot issues.
• Create and document software in R and Python.
• Support data cataloging and metadata management.
• Engage in modular data processing and build deployable data products.
• Participate in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Possibility of extension beyond the initial term end date.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience or education.
• Proficient in R, Python, SQL, and GitHub.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of HPC cluster environments.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience collaborating with research teams.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of social justice issues.
• Ability to foster an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance from day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.