Applications Developer

$45,011 - $45,011/Yr

Howard University - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Applications Developer position at Howard University focuses on providing pedagogical, administrative, and research training support for a Research Fellow in the School or College. The role emphasizes academic career development, the development of health services for underserved populations, and cultural competence, contributing to the university's mission of strategic success and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assure development of pertinent reports and their timely delivery.
• Conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and data interpretation as needed.
• Participate in the development of manuscripts and reports and conduct primary and secondary data analyses.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the biology faculty, especially those related to research training, mentoring, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Participate in weekly group meetings and professional training with or without students.

Requirements

• B.S. or similar doctoral degree in Computer Science, Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Engineering, or related STEM disciplines.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development of cellphone applications.
• Experience with computer programming software packages, such as MATLAB, Python, R, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in both oral and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in R programming language.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off