Systems Programmer/Analyst I

Pittsburgh, PA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Tier 1
  • Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Integrity
  • Scripting
  • MATLAB
  • Batch Processing
  • Technical Support
  • Computer Hardware
  • Network
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • User Guides
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Project Coordination
  • Research
  • Computer Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Python
  • Software Design
  • Data Processing
  • NumPy
  • Pandas
  • R
  • Statistics
  • Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Management
  • File Formats
  • DICOM
  • Microsoft BIDS
  • FSL
  • SPM
  • Reporting
  • FBI
  • Security Clearance

Summary

The Systems Programmer/Analyst I will assist the Translational Neuropsychopharmacology and Neuroimaging Lab by preprocessing and quality-assuring multimodal neuroimaging data; developing and maintaining scripts for statistical analysis and automated reporting; troubleshooting technical issues and providing tier-1 support to faculty, postdocs, and students; creating training materials and implementing SOPs for data handling and compliance; and collaborating with the PI, research staff, and trainees to translate study requirements into reliable, reproducible technical solutions.

Important: This is a full time, in-person role with a non-tentative hourly schedule.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:
  • Neuroimaging & QA Data Analysis: Preprocess, quality-assure, and analyze; ensure data integrity and reproducibility.
  • Statistical Scripting & Automation: Develop, test, and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) for statistical analyses, batch processing, and automated reporting.
  • Infrastructure & Systems Support: Serve as first-line support for software, hardware, and network issues; assist faculty, postdocs, and students with technical challenges.
  • Standardization & Knowledge Sharing: Create and deliver user guides and workshops; develop, document, and enforce standard operating procedures for data handling and compliance.
  • Collaboration & Project Coordination: Partner with the PI, collaborators, research staff, and trainees to translate study requirements into technical solutions and track system deliverables.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates for the Systems Programmer/Analyst I position should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field from an accredited university.
  • Required qualifications include: advanced Python programming for modular software design and scientific data processing (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), working proficiency in R for data/statistical analysis, linear mixed-effects modeling, and data visualization (dplyr, tidyr, lme4, ggplot2).
  • Additionally, candidates should have direct experience handling neuroimaging file formats (NIfTI, DICOM, BIDS) alongside working proficiency in core neuro tools like FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, and HCP.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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  • Dice Id: RTX16be38
  • Position Id: faa5b43d47cad13019835368b19788c5
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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