Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As part of a team, develops different components of a software project, implements unit and integration tests for these components, and creates technical documentation for users and developers.
• Projects and applications may include Web and Grid services oriented systems; portal environments; client-server based applications; applications that manage, integrate, and analyze large scale databases; applications and middleware infrastructure that provide federated, secure access to multiple applications and databases; knowledge management and integration systems; and systems for high performance databases and analysis applications.
• Designs and implements interoperable middleware components, data models, and interfaces for integration of multiple software systems, applications, and databases.
• Develops and integrates software for secure and controlled access to application components and databases.
• Designs and implements graphical user interfaces for components of a software system and for applications.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Eager to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a research lab environment with physicians, engineers, and students on Healthcare AI projects.
• Optimize and implement data analysis pipelines for data science and machine learning / artificial intelligence (AI) to meet specifications of faculty or senior staff
• Use modern programming languages such as Python and C with Unix-like operating systems using best practices such as version control, unit tests, and comments.
• Maintain code bases to satisfy research projects
• Design and maintain databases for research projects
• Contribute to research dissemination materials such as manuscripts and presentations and to research design materials
• Perform project management or lab management duties according to well-defined specifications
• Collaborate with on-premises computing professionals to configure and maintain physical systems if needed
• May contribute to supervising undergraduate and graduate trainees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and one year of software engineering or related experience.
• A master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred. Strong programming skills in Java, C , object oriented-design, XML, SQL and database development.
• Experience with web services, grid technologies, distributed computing strongly preferred.
• Experience with software engineering best practices such as requirements gathering, version control, automated testing, and configuration management is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, informatics, engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency in Data Science using Python and Pandas
• Proficiency with command line operation of Linux servers
• Experience with installing and configuring models using Docker images

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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.