The primary responsibilities for a Research Programmer include the development of infrastructure pipelines that automate digital data collection, quality control, and processing. These data include digital voice, imaging (brain MRIs, PET scans), digital pen, transcriptions, and other digital data. These pipelines will be focused on processing and preparing the data for analyses that will identify risk factors in cognitive aging and dementia. An ideal candidate for this role is a highly flexible programmer with excellent soft skills and an interest in data science and epidemiology/neuroscience research. An additional interest in research study design is preferred, but not required. This programmer will work in a small development team in close collaboration with expert data scientists, analysts, and professors. General experience in programming languages is desired, but our primary tool is Python. This candidate should be self-driven and independent, capable of completing small projects to satisfactory results with little day-to-day direction. The position offers the opportunity to take on large responsibilities in cutting-edge research projects with leading professors and is best suited to highly driven candidates.
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Computer Science/Software Engineering experience required.
Experience with object-oriented languages (Python, Java, C++)
Experience with relational database systems (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle. etc)
Basic exposure to networking, REST APIs, backend development (Flask, Django etc.)
Understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.
Ability to work with and communicate with tech vendors, external collaborators, software consultants etc.
This is a Framingham-based position, in-person work required several days a week.
Preferred skills
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Computer Science/Software Engineering experience required.
Experience with object-oriented languages (Python, Java, C++)
Experience with relational database systems (MySQL, Postgres, Oracle. etc)
Basic exposure to networking, REST APIs, backend development (Flask, Django etc.)
Understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.
Ability to work with and communicate with tech vendors, external collaborators, software consultants etc.
This is a Framingham-based position, in-person work required several days a week.
Preferred skills
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.