Programmer Analyst
Company: Massachusetts General Physicians' Organization
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 11, 2024
Job Description:
Do you want the code you write to have global social impact? Our
research group at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a talented,
motivated full-time scientific programmer/developer to join our
team. We collaborate with health organizations and research groups
around the world to inform health policy by projecting health
outcomes and healthcare costs using simulation models. We work on a
wide variety of projects, focusing mostly on infectious diseases,
including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and COVID-19, as well as on the
health impacts of e-cigarettes and smoking. As a programmer in our
group, you will have the opportunity to learn about public health
issues while using your software skills to help solve global health
problems.MPEC is unified by several core values:
- Humility and mutual respect in our collaborations with external
partners
- Equity - as a common objective both as an organization and in
our work
- Prioritization of collective success through a culture of
sharing
- Mentorship - to develop the next generation of investigators
and leaders
- Recognition of all team members as contributors
- Balance in work and life - recognizing the tremendous value in
both
- A can-do and creative attitude in all that we doWhen applying,
please include a cover letter along with your resume. Applications
that do not include both components will NOT be considered.As part
of a small team of developers embedded within a research group
composed of healthcare researchers with diverse backgrounds, you
may contribute to a variety of software-related tasks including,
for example:
- Maintaining and developing simulation models for
adult/pediatric HIV, tuberculosis, COVID-19, ANCA-associated
vasculitis, e-cigarette use, and/or smoking through:
- Coding, debugging, and testing new features
- Streamlining and model optimization
- Consulting with research personnel on model mechanics and
structure
- Developing new and existing data analysis/visualization
tools
- Meeting regularly with research personnel to devise innovative
and scientifically appropriate solutions to modeling and data
analysis challenges
- Working with research personnel to identify workflow issues and
develop technical solutions, such as writing scripts to automate
time-consuming or error-prone tasks
- Serving as a technical liaison with external collaborators and
model developers
- Contributing to grant proposals by consulting on
technical/programming aspects
- Producing documentation for technical and non-technical
audiences
- Assisting researchers with software-related questions and
problem solving, including tasks related to Linux and Windows
system administrationQUALIFICATIONS:Job qualifications include the
following:
- B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
- Demonstrated experience with Python or similar scripting
language
- Familiarity with C++ development
- Comfortable with Windows and Linux development
environments
- Quick to learn new technologies and scientific conceptsOne or
more of the following desired but not required:
- Interest in science and/or public health
- Experience with web development and web frameworks
- Cloud computing experience (AWS or Google Cloud)
- Linux/Windows systems
administrationSKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to act professionally at
all levels
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to explain technical software concepts in an
approachable mannerGets Results/Takes Initiative
- High personal work standards and commitment to results
- Keen ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively
- Demonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in
ambiguous situations
- Consistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do"
attitudeAnalytical Skills
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
- Rigorous academic and/or professional background including
quantitative work
- Basic familiarity with health researchWORKING CONDITIONS:Duties
will be carried out primarily in a typical office environment. We
value work-life balance and hours will typically be a standard 40
hours per week from Monday-Friday. Hours outside the 9-5 workday
may be required on occasion, particularly around external deadlines
for grants or manuscripts.
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