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Occupational Summary:
The Xenon MRI Shared Resource at Duke University is recruiting an Analyst Programmer I to support research using hyperpolarized xenon MRI, which is a specialized technique for obtaining high-resolution 3D images of lung function. Our team is advancing this state of the art technology to ultimately help improve the care of patients with a wide range of cardiopulmonary diseases.
The Analyst Programmer I will play an integral role in advancing and maintaining our suite of image analysis tools, developing and validating new software, and coordinating ongoing data analysis, image segmentation and quantification, and data archiving and retrieval. Primary responsibilities will include maintaining code bases for our existing end-to-end image analysis pipelines and developing new scripts and tools to automate and streamline workflows and processes. The position will support a wide range of technical aspects of day-to-day lab operations and data management, and will also have opportunity for larger projects in image analysis, reconstruction, and quantification. Candidates should be versatile, curious, creative, and enthusiastic about scientific research in a collaborative academic environment.
Work Performed:
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Coordinate and/or implement bug fixes and upgrades for key data analysis pipelines using programming best practices, including peer review, testing, and version control.
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Programming and scripting to streamline and automate various aspects of image analysis and data retrieval.
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Subject matter expert for supporting installation & use of pipelines by collaborators.
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Coordinating data analysis and storage of ongoing studies, including oversight of team of student data analysts.
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Generate study-specific analysis datasets as needed and ensure harmonized data formats across studies.
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Perform basic statistical programming to generate descriptive statistics, figures, etc.
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Assist in ongoing research studies as needed, including operating hyperpolarization equipment.
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Develop and participate in additional research projects as schedule and opportunities permit.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative overview and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
Experience:
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Work requires one year of programming or analytical experience with knowledge of several computer languages, programs or systems (preferably three years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree and one or more years of experience).
Preferred Skills:
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Demonstrated experience with scientific computing and coding in Python 3.0 and/or MATLAB, as well as experience team-based software development with Git or other version control software.
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Proficiency with quantitative image analysis and data management are particularly desirable.
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Prior experience with SQL, R or other statistical software would be beneficial but is not required. Training will be provided for all research-specific skills (e.g. hyperpolarizer operations).
Job Code: 00001747 ANALYST PROGRAMMER I
Job Level: 12
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