27-Jan-2023

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

61344BR

Position Description

Scientists in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard conduct break-through research using the most advanced methods and instrumentation in single-cell sequencing, nanofabrication, neuroimaging, transcriptomics, and astrophysics. FAS Informatics provides a critical interface between this cutting-edge science and modern technology infrastructure like parallel compute systems, petabyte-scale distributed storage, deep-learning tools, and services hosted in FAS Research Computing's massive compute infrastructure.

Join the FAS Informatics Software Operations team as a research applications developer and you will:

• Work with scientists, facility administrators, and financial staff to gather application requirements and troubleshoot process and software issues in support of a variety of internal efforts like the Center for Nanoscale Systems NNIN project and the Bauer Sequencing Core's 10X sequencing.
• Contribute to the development of new cloud-based web applications supporting instrument core facilities.
• Participate in the ongoing improvement of the software development environment, including development of CI / CD pipelines and test code.
• Work closely with other members of the FAS Bioinformatics and Research Computing teams to enable high-throughput data analysis for faculty research.
• Contribute to end user documentation and training.

We are committed to cultivating not only the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students but also in developing an inclusive culture  that is vibrant, engaging and encouraging of innovation as well as intellectual debate. We believe creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace allows employees from all backgrounds and walks of life to achieve their fullest potential. We also believe an inclusive culture is one that accepts, values and views as strength the difference we all bring to the workplace.

Department Description: Scientists in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard conduct break-through research using the most advanced methods and instrumentation in single-cell sequencing, nanofabrication, neuroimaging, transcriptomics, and astrophysics. FAS Informatics provides a critical interface between this cutting-edge science and modern technology infrastructure like parallel compute systems, petabyte-scale distributed storage, deep-learning tools, and services hosted in FAS Research Computing's massive compute infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred. 
• Experience with Python command line and web application development (e.g. (Django / Flask, MySQL, and Javascript)) in a Linux environment is needed.
• Previous experience in building web-based systems in a laboratory or research environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with solutions and VueJS / Vuetify is ideal.
• Must be customer oriented, have strong communication skills - both verbal and written; especially with respect to relaying complex computation information to others.
• Ability to interact well with a broad constituency including students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and research staff.

Certificates and Licenses

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

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• This is a full-time position with flexible hours and remote work options to be agreed upon at hire.
• This position will be based on our campus in Cambridge, MA, with the possibility of having a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. The selected candidate will need to be on campus as business needs require. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, VA, and WA).

COVID Vaccine Policy: The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated (primary series) against COVID, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster  Information . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ . 

Additional Information

• We regret that Harvard does not provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship for this position.
• We invite individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities to be a part of our community.
• All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus.

Job Function

Information Technology

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

I0757P Applications Professional III

Department

FAS Informatics

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 35 hrs/wk, 7 hrs/day

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.