Junior Programmer - General Medicine | Columbia University - Military Veterans

Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $59,845.49 - $59,845.49 annual The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting the Director and working with the research team, the Junior Programmer will provide support to the Healthcare Innovations Research and Evaluation (HIRE) program. Responsibilities Support the day-to-day functions of the HIRE group Perform data analysis using R, python, and other coding languages Help maintain databases to ensure integrity and usability Assist with manuscripts for publication, as well as grant writing Perform additional related duties as needed Minimum Qualifications Two years of training in computer sciences at college or technical school or equivalent and at least six months experience Strong quantitative skills Critical thinking and creative problem solver with ability to work independently as well as part of a team Well-organized, self-starter needed with strong attention to details and time management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ideal candidate will be proactive, extremely organized and able to multitask in a diverse research environment Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in one or more programming languages with preference given to R, Python and/or C++ Experience in modeling or statistics or computer coding Experience in programming, scientific analyses, and publication Other Requirements The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.