Software Engineer, Language Biomarker Lab - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides software development support including the identification and generation of software specifications and the designing, development, implementation and revision of software applications to meet business needs.
• Supports software applications and associated operating systems.
• Reviews software specifications, systems, models and coding using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure required specifications meet system needs.
• Participates in software testing and subsequent modifications.
• Writes and edits reports to provide recommendations, conclusions and other data.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering or a related field and one year of related experience in programming and software systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of software development in a research institution context preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: 

Join the Emory University's Language Biomarker Lab. The Language Biomarker Lab focuses on using AI and NLP to predict and better understand conditions such as Psychosis, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining bioinformatic pipelines for a 42-site international project investigating language, facial, and acoustic indicators of psychosis.

Data Engineering:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance data processing pipelines for large datasets. Implement robust quality control (QC) measures and data provenance tracking. Develop and maintain databases and APIs for efficient data management and sharing. Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. Containerize and deploy software and workflows on high-performance computing platforms (e.g., clusters, cloud).
• Natural Language Processing:
• Develop and maintain NLP tools for language analyses of large samples of language.
• Collaborate with neuroscientists to analyze convergences between language analyses and neuroimaging data.
• Design and implement user-friendly interfaces for data exploration and analysis
• Other key activities:

• Support web and application server configuration and deployment.

• Maintain and optimize the lab's computing infrastructure.

• Support data engineering efforts, including database and API design, data extraction/transformation/load, and data aggregation/integration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong programming skills in Python and Bash.
• Excellent Linux/Unix system administration skills.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with JavaScript libraries for data visualization (e.g., d3.js).
• Experience with web frameworks for building web applications (e.g., React, Angular).
• Basic knowledge of linguistics or neuroscience and neuroanatomy.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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