Applications Programmer - CBMI

Position Summary:

The Applications Programmer position supports research efforts in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and real-world data (RWD) analysis. 

This role is a HYBRID working model with (1) days onsite based on business needs. 

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in data management and supports the development and maintenance of data processing and analysis pipelines.
• Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of ML/DL models.
• Contributes to the visualization and communication of research findings through publications and presentations.
• Utilizes high-performance computing clusters to run and optimize data workflows.
• Implements GPU-accelerated solutions for efficient data processing and model training.
• Develops and maintains web-based software tools and user interfaces to support AI applications in biomedical research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Requires a master’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Informatics or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in related field with equivalent experience may be considered in place of advanced degree.
• Requires at least three (3) years of experience in the applications programming space, to include experience with full-stack web development (e.g., React, Flask/Django, SQL/NoSQL databases).
• Requires proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as PyTorch, scikit-learn, NumPy, and Pandas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly with large-scale datasets.
• Basic understanding of distributed computing and parallel processing systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Requires the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders.

Language Skills

• Ability to interact and verbally communicate with groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public

• Ability to write reports, manuscripts, presentations and other operational correspondence

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound decisions

Technical/Computer Skills

• Requires ability to manage and record research data, especially protected health information (PHI)

• Requires high proficiency with statistical software, including but not limited to SAS, Stata, and R; experience with SQL and Python preferred.

• Requires familiarity with clinical AI technologies; experience implementing and evaluating clinical AI solutions preferred. 

• Highly proficient computer skills, including extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and e-mail systems; Knowledge and experience with high performance computing systems preferred.

• Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones

• Strong ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and knowledge of statistical terms, methods, and skills used to summarize, describe, and analyze a collection of data

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This position requires the physical ability to work at least 40 hours per week, including the flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet organizational needs.
• This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device.
• This position requires the ability to travel around campus or to outside meetings, as necessary.
• This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• This position requires excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• This position requires some physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work takes place in both an office and remote environment for meetings, interactions with subjects, and training purposes.
• This work is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and requires a flexible work schedule.
• Use of a computer, business office equipment, and other machinery is necessary.
• This position requires working as a team member and also independently.
• This position requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.

BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE 

• Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
• Free parking
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
• Fitness program
• Pet insurance
• Qualified employer for loan forgiveness

REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA VACCINATION ANNUALLY UNLESS APPROVED FOR EXEMPTION. 

Please note relocation assistance are not available for this position.