Harvard Medical School Jobs (2)

Position Description

Our group in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic software engineer to join a multidisciplinary research laboratory.

This position is ideally suited to a strong programmer wishing to apply their skills to understanding biological neural networks.

We are interested in how computations arise from the organization and connectivity of neuronal networks. To analyze neural circuit structure and function at highest resolution and completeness possible, we combine large-scale structural and functional imaging techniques including high-throughput electron and X-ray microscopy, and in vivo two-photon calcium imaging.

We seek a software engineer with strong programming skills and coding experience. They should be capable of developing and deploying software for large data processing, handling, and analysis;

user interfaces; and for driving custom hardware.

Main projects include :

• Development of software for high-throughput imaging instrumentation;
• Development of software and machine learning pipelines for large-scale data processing and analysis;
• Development and support of large data processing, storage, and computing infrastructure;

Success will require close working collaboration with biologists and the ability to independently develop scientific computing software solutions to address biological questions.

Building and optimizing programming pipelines will play a vital role in helping us to better understand the brain.

Typical duties of the Functional Connectomics Software Engineer include :

• Developing software to generate, process, and analyze large-scale image data;
• Big data wrangling;
• Scientific software support and documentation for biologists;
• Computational systems oversight and programming;
• Communicating with collaborators and service providers;
• Documenting projects and communicating project progress.

We offer the opportunity to :

• Apply your coding skills toward understanding the brain in a vibrant academic environment;
• Do cutting edge science with a supportive and collaborative team;

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, life or physical sciences or a related discipline preferred. Highly proficient in Python.

Advanced degree may count toward experience.

We are especially interested in candidates with :

• an advanced degree in science or engineering
• programming experience in languages (e.g., C, Java, MATLAB) in addition to Python
• experience with machine learning, deep learning, and convolutional neural networks
• work experience in biomedical research and / or an academic science environment
• demonstrated experience teaching or training in an informal setting.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, and creative, and enjoy working in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

S / he will be skilled at translating research problems into well-defined technical specifications and then developing and supporting user-friendly software solutions;

s / he will have excellent coding skills; interpersonal skills; and enthusiasm for collaborating closely with biologists.

Demonstrated experience in software development from the industry a plus.

Certificates and Licenses

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred

Position Description

Recently filling two of our open planner positions, we have one remaining opening on our team for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join a vibrant, newly integrated department that is responsible for all planning, design, and construction at Harvard Medical School.

We are looking for a resourceful planner who can take initiative to work on projects independently as well as in conjunction with senior planning staff on a full range of campus planning functions, initiatives, and projects involving capital and expense project planning, space planning and programming, feasibility assessment, site and MEP studies, condition assessment, and use and growth analysis to determine the highest and best use of the physical plant to meet institutional goals in support of the teaching and research mission.

The Planner will work in a highly collaborative environment with various stakeholders representing all facets of facility services, research, education and administrative departments, and consultants to propose innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities include :

• Pre-project planning, i.e. developing, validating, and documenting scopes of work, preliminary layouts, schedules, and conceptual budgets in accordance with school policies and standards for administrative approval;
• Providing programming evaluations for key design metrics, layout, space allocation, adjacencies, space cost, user experience, and recommendations on space development alternatives; and
• Providing smooth transitions of projects to project management staff for implementation.

Additional Responsibilities :

Oversee project management efforts such as process schedules; RFPs, selection, and contracts; invoice and reimbursement processing;

managing outside consultants; meeting, decision, and approvals documentation; updating internal systems; and facilitating meetings.

Spearhead development and validation of project goals and objectives; programming needs; scoping; alternatives; and conceptual layouts, budgets, and schedules in accordance with school processes, policies, and standards for administrative approval.

Effectively transitions approved projects for construction to project management staff.

• Provides programming evaluations for key design metrics, layout, space allocation, adjacencies, space cost, user experience, and recommendations on space development alternatives.
• Review planning efforts for compliance with building code including ADA and MAAB, and regulatory agencies including BPDA and BLC;

process comprehensive plan amendments, zonings, annexations, site plans, and plates; as well as CP&F design principals and policies ensuring that best practices are adhered to.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, related degree, or equivalent experience
• 3 plus years of relevant experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of relevant software including AutoCAD or Revit and MS Word and Excel
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Solid business acumen including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of planning and project management principles, space management concepts, practices, procedures, and ability to use in varied situations
• Knowledge of project management tools
• Knowledge of cost estimation and scheduling
• Experience managing up to + / - $3M annually in project budgets
• Innovative with the ability to provide creative solutions
• Works equally well independently and in collaborative environments
• Demonstrates client-service approach to projects