Data Engineer

University of North Texas - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Data Engineer position at the University of North Texas - Health Science Center focuses on developing and implementing innovative computer algorithms for processing and analyzing neuroimaging data related to neurodegenerative diseases. The role involves significant responsibility for software and hardware development, with an emphasis on creating solutions that benefit patients and families affected by these conditions. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative research environment, contributing to the advancement of personalized medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve data from intranet repositories, organize data for initial pre-processing and analysis, perform pre-processing, quality control and analyses, and communicate results with researchers in the laboratory.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and analytical approaches to neuroimaging for the purpose of analyzing neuroimaging data.
• Design, develop and implement computer algorithms and software for processing and analyzing structural and functional MRI and PET imaging data of the brain and maintain data analysis programs developed over time.
• Evaluate and resolve software problems for both existing and developing analysis streams for the purpose of processing and analyzing neuroimaging data.
• Adhere to best practices in version control and software documentation for newly developed and existing software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• Academic research experience and familiarity with neuroimaging.
• Strong facility with statistical analyses.
• Familiarity and competence with standard computer programming languages/environments (e.g., MATLAB, UNIX, Python, C/C++, csh, bash), statistical packages (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS), and neuroimaging software packages (e.g., FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer, and 3D Slicer).
• Willingness and ability to create programs (neuroimaging processing and analytics) useful for researchers with varying levels of computer skills.
• Demonstrated technical ability including effective skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• Excellent communication skills and adept at interacting with individuals from a wide range of research backgrounds.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and overseeing other lab members.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities