Health Economic Software Developer Associate

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in mathematical/statistical or computational techniques.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, or other languages.
• Experience with unit tests tools
• Experience in software accessibility, reproducibility and open science programming
  • Developing and documenting functions
  • Developing and documenting packages
  • Developing Markdown or quarto documents.
  • Data wrangling.
  • Data visualization (e.g., proficient use in the ggplot package).
  • Preferable skills in shiny apps
• Experience in using private and public repositories in git-based platforms (e.g., GitHub)
  • Create new repositories.
  • Track changes in history.
  • Use issues.
  • Work in parallel on the same project by branching the work into separate branches.
• Track record of good practices for coding reproducibility and transparency.
• Experience in developing simulation models.
• Ability to work independently and under deadlines is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a research team that includes investigators based inside and outside Stanford.
• Training in health economics, public health, medicine, or biology.
• Interest in health policy and public health.
• Prior experience in collaborative empirical research.
• Be passionate about software quality and be prepared to advocate on behalf of good processes and best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

•    Familiarity with latest software and design standards. 
•    Ability to solve logical problems for technical applications. 
•    Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use programming methods. 
•    Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures. 
•    Basic knowledge of software engineering principles. 
•    Strong knowledge of at least one programming language. 

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
•    Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
•    Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand. 
•    Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours, evening and weekends.