Temorary Data Research Technician

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The Data Research Technician is sought to build and maintain data analysis scripts to support analysis of cognitive assessments and training programs that will support both analysis in UNITY Based Applications, AWS servers as well on personal computers. Current analysis scripts are in python and data visualization in R. The candidate will need to work well with both scientists, software developers and students to develop and document data analysis procedures.

Job Duties

• Programming and maintaining Python scripts for data processing (40%)';
• Statistical analysis and data visualizations (20%);
• Documentations and training of data processing and analysis systems (20%); and
• Contributing to other research activities from data collection to data dissemination (20%).

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS degree (MS preferred) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Psychology, Neuroscience or related technical field.

One to three years of academic or professional experience.

Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, and R.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.