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) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00
May 01, 2022 (Or Until Filled)