Software Developer (75% - 100% Time)

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

422d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The University of Minnesota's School of Public Health is seeking a Software Developer to join their research team focused on HIV treatment and prevention strategies. This role involves developing software for a project aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. The developer will work independently and collaboratively to enhance existing models and ensure the software meets the project's health policy modeling goals.

Requirements

• BA/BS plus at least four years of work experience, or master's degree plus at least 2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Matlab, or in another programming language, such as R or Python, with motivation to learn Matlab.
• Expertise in developing computer-based simulations to model either infectious or non-infectious diseases.
• Experience using a distributed version control system, such as Github, to track code changes and manage software collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in health services research, computer science, applied mathematics, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in decision analysis and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of health interventions.
• Experience with HIV outcomes research and ideally familiarity with eMTCT-relevant interventions.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and plan necessary model development and determine the optimal coding approach to accomplish research goals.
• Develop and maintain HIV model software code.
• Develop and run software tests, such as unit tests, to ensure optimal functioning of the simulation-based model.
• Develop and run simulations, and analyze simulation results, to answer specific health policy questions.
• Use Github to manage and track changes to source code, as well as document user manuals for the model code.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree