The Hunter Lab at the University of Chicago is hiring a Scientific Software Engineer to support ongoing research programming. You will work independently within the Section of Biomedical Informatics, interacting with researchers and managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.
What You'll Do
- Write programs according to specifications determined with end users or the Primary Investigator.
- Participate in end-to-end testing and provide written documentation of project development and code.
- Design new systems, features, and tools, solving complex problems and identifying opportunities for technical optimization.
- Review and test code to ensure appropriate standards are met.
- Utilize technical knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, including public cloud offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Act as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and administrative projects.
- Perform other related work as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A college or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Programming competency in LISP, Python, R, Java, or JavaScript.
Technical Stack
- Languages: LISP, Python, R, Java, JavaScript
- Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
Team & Environment
The role is within the Hunter Lab, directed by Professor Lawrence Hunter, in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Biomedical Informatics.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Chicago, IL.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
