Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid

Harvard University is hiring a Full-Stack Machine Learning Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with research staff to design, build, and deploy machine learning models.
  • Develop systems for cleaning, processing, analyzing, and visualizing diverse datasets, including GPS, accelerometer, and digital phenotyping data.
  • Assist in running experiments to assess model accuracy, conduct error analysis, and implement performance enhancements.
  • Lead high-level data interpretation and oversee analytical tasks performed by lab personnel.
  • Combine data from multiple sources such as behavioral, clinical, and digital phenotyping workflows.
  • Contribute to building a secure, scalable dashboard or lightweight clinical application that integrates and displays real-time data visualizations.
  • Implement reusable, modular visualization components and manage version-controlled codebases.
  • Coordinate with university and hospital IT teams to ensure system interoperability, reliability, and clinical applicability.
  • Support the creation of grant proposals, academic presentations, and research publications.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off with inclusive parental leave policies
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from the first day of employment
  • Retirement savings plans featuring employer contributions
  • Resources dedicated to employee wellbeing and mental health support
  • Programs supporting families and caregivers
  • Opportunities for professional growth, including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, institutional discounts, and access to campus amenities

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

  • The institution upholds a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities.
  • It actively recruits individuals from diverse backgrounds and global communities, fostering an inclusive environment where all can succeed.
  • Variety in perspectives supports the advancement of academic goals and institutional mission.
  • Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
  • The non-discrimination policy ensures all members can fully engage in work and campus life without fear of harassment or exclusion.

Other

  • Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required, including availability during off-hours.
  • Standard workweek consists of 35 hours.
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
  • Pre-employment checks include identity confirmation and criminal history review.
  • This is a one-year term appointment, subject to renewal based on funding availability.
  • All official job offers will be issued through FAS Human Resources.
  • Work location may be restricted by visa type or funding source.
  • Candidates must satisfy work location eligibility requirements before employment begins.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Skills
PythonJavaScriptTensorFlowPytorchPandasNumPyReact.jsFlask
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Posted 4 months ago