As a Research Programmer the primary responsibilities include development of data quality control and processing pipelines for data collected at the Framingham Heart Study and other external research sites. These data include digital voice, imaging (brain MRIs, PET scans), digital pen, transcriptions, and other digital data. These pipelines will be focused on processing and preparing the data for analyses that will identify risk factors in cognitive aging and dementia. This position requires advanced programming skills for data processing and management, special attention to data provenance, and familiarity with version-control systems. The incumbent is also expected to be proficient in scripting for file and text manipulation as required for common data management tasks.

　　Required Skills

　　•Bachelor's degree required.

　　•Programming experience required.

　　•Python proficiency is highly preferred.

　　•1-2 years of experience

　　Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement (https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/vaccine-required-for-faculty-and-staff/) within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions (https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/upload-your-covid-vaccination-documentation/) ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources (https://www.bu.edu/buohc/covid-19/) site.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor .

　　Required Experience