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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