Brown University

Research Software Engineer

Brown University

Providence, RI, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelMasters
Job Description

The incumbent will apply robust software engineering techniques to develop workflows and web applications for analysis and visualization of genomics data generated by collaborators of the Core, serving as a computational and bioinformatics analyst for assigned projects. The incumbent will be an active participant in exploring creative new approaches for leveraging existing tools and publicly available genomics data in alignment with the vision of the Center of Computational Biology of Human Disease. The Genomics Data Scientist will work in close collaboration with other members of the Advanced Research Computing group, which includes the Computational Biology Core as well as data scientists who more broadly support data-intensive research across the university.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Providence, RI, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 1 - 2 years experience within a related field

  • Familiarity with bioinformatics resources (e.g. NCBI), genomics databases, and related tools and file formats.

  • Expertise with formal software engineering practices, including testing, continuous integration, Git and branching models

Required Skills
  • Sql

  • Python

  • Java

  • C++

  • Time Management

  • R

  • Bash

  • Fortran

  • Data analysis skills

  • Docker and containerization

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Multitasking Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Problem Solving Skills

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Research Software Engineer in Providence, RI, USA is between $101,000 and $117,000 per year.

Additional Information
Brown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedOctober 9th, 2020
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Brown University

Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, it is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries.

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