Careers Job Description
General Description
The successful candidate will work with the members of the Public Health Informatics Computational and Operations Research (PHICOR) team to develop computational models and tools and approaches that will help a wide variety of decision makers to address questions regarding health and public health issues.
The ideal candidate will be creative, analytical, and eager to take on responsibilities and learn new skills. S/he will work in a fast-paced and agile organization with a team-oriented environment.
Other Duties
Primary Duties include working closely with the PHICOR team to:
- Develop computational models (e.g. agent-based models, system dynamics models, discrete event simulation models etc.)
- Program in various languages (e.g. Python)
- Work with various decision makers
Qualifications
Requirements:
* Must be proficient in developing applications in Python
* Display a keen interest in programming / software development
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and with diverse personalities in a collaborative environment
Recommended Qualifications:
* Proficiency in C++ or JAVA is a big plus
* Parallel computing experience
* Cloud technical architecture experience
* A positive attitude towards change and ability to adapt
* Strong problem solving and analytical/reasoning skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
There are two available vacancies.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00
May 01, 2022 (Or Until Filled)