Harvard University

Education

Programmer

$70–95k ~AI est. Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Programmer at Harvard University. Skills: Data pipelines, Database maintenance, Software development. Assist with developing data cleaning pipelines. Assist with deploying data cleaning pipelines”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years post-secondary experience, Professional working experience with R, Professional working experience with Python, Professional working experience with SQL, Professional working experience with GitHub

Nice to Have

Master's Degree in a related field, Knowledge of IT infrastructure maintenance, Knowledge of IT infrastructure support, Desirable experience with version control, Awareness of cultural and identity-based difference, Knowledge of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, Skills for inclusive intercultural engagement, Experience fostering inclusive environments

What You'll Do.

Assist with developing data cleaning pipelines

Assist with deploying data cleaning pipelines

Assist with developing data processing pipelines

Assist with deploying data processing pipelines

Assist with developing data management protocols

Assist with deploying data management protocols

Assist with developing variable creation protocols

Assist with deploying variable creation protocols

Assist with developing variable naming protocols

Assist with deploying variable naming protocols

Create customized databases

Link customized databases

Create analytic datasets

Link analytic datasets

Assist in software development

Assist in software maintenance

Assist in software documentation

Function as a resource for Senior Programmer

Work on HPC computing clusters

Troubleshoot cluster computing issues

Develop modular data processing pipelines

Refactor code for modular pipelines

Perform data exploration

Prepare datasets for research

Build deployable data products

Use containers for data processing

Use containers for dashboards

Support data cataloging

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaboration with research team; Collaboration with Senior Programmer

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Interpersonal communication skills

Full Job Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health? The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued. Learn more about the School’s [mission, objectives, and core values](https://hsph.harvard.edu/mission-and-vision/), [our Principles of Citizenship](https://hsph.harvard.edu/the-harvard-chan-principles-of-citizenship/), and about the [Dean’s AAA vision](https://hsph.harvard.edu/office/dean/strategic-vision/) about our school’s ongoing strategic initiatives. Job Summary: 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. We offer degree programs in biostatistics, computational biology and data science; currently, more than 180 students are enrolled in these programs. Our team invites applications for a Programmer position in the National Studies on Air Pollution and Health group (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nsaph/). The position will be under the supervision of Principal Research Scientist, Dr. Danielle Braun, in Biostatistics. Job-Specific Responsibilities: We are seeking a Progra

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