Programmer

About the Role

The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Programmer to join the National Studies on Air Pollution and Health group (NSAPH). This position will support research involving electronic health records, administrative claims data, environmental exposure data, and other complex databases under the supervision of Principal Research Scientist, Dr. Danielle Braun.

This is a term position with an end date of one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and deploying data cleaning, data processing pipelines, data management, variable creation, and variable naming protocols using GitHub.
• Maintain databases using R, Python, and SQL in collaboration with members of the research team.
• Create and link customized databases and analytic datasets in UNIX environments.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and documentation of software in R (including R functions), Python, and SQL.
• Function as a resource for the Senior Programmer to help debug programs and access correct data.
• Work on HPC computing clusters and collaborate with cluster computing IT to troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and refactor code for modular data processing pipelines using workflow languages and configuration managers.
• Perform data exploration for preparation of datasets for environmental health research.
• Build deployable data products using containers for data processing pipelines and dashboards.
• Support data cataloging via JSON-based metadata schema.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years post-secondary experience required, or a combination of education and/or relevant work experience.
• Professional working experience with R, Python, SQL, GitHub, and/or related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, or other health data-related field preferred; Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance and support of IT infrastructure systems within an HPC cluster environment.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as efficiency and time management skills.
• Organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience collaborating with all levels of a research team; demonstrated team performance skills.
• Service-oriented mindset and approach.
• Desirable experience with version control for team development.
• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments.
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity.
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals.

Schedule

35 hours per week. This position has been determined to allow for hybrid work, with the schedule and location set by the department based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.