RESEARCH COMPUTING APPS & DATA SPECIALIST III, Information Services & Technology

RESEARCH COMPUTING APPS & DATA SPECIALIST III , Information Services & Technology, Research ComputingLead the technical aspects of Research Computing services and service components related to consulting, training, scientific application package support, and the development, porting, and optimization of research computing software focused on computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, neuro-engineering, and synthetic biology. Serve as the primary support contact for faculty and graduate students working in the above areas, particularly those located in the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering, on complex projects and issues that require in-depth knowledge of the multiple technical areas, as well as the core computational research tools which they utilize. Work directly with faculty and other academic stakeholders to assess needs and recommend solutions as a representative of the Research Computing team. Coordinate with Desktop Support and other IS&T groups to ensure the most efficient and effective solutions to researcher computing needs.Benefits:Time Off: In addition to generous time off, BU employees have a paid intersession break, and 13 paid holidays.Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.Transportation: BU offers a discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.Wellness: BU offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including workshops and personal counseling.Culture & Community: BU also offers access to discounts or free admission to various city art/cultural institutes around Boston.Required Skills:Graduate training in Engineering, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Three to five years of relative work experience is preferred.Extensive knowledge of neuroimaging and computational neuroscience software packages such as Freesurfer, FSL, SPM, etc.Experience with fMRI analysis and constructing and optimizing analysis pipelines.Fluency in multiple programming languages (including MATLAB, R, and Python) and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages and tools as required.Experience with command-line development tools in a Linux environment is desired.Experience with the architecture, design, and implementation of the software and hardware computational frameworks for neuroimaging, including familiarity with XNAT/ DICOM file processing and NiFTI-1 file processing, is highly desirable.Extensive experience with supporting life sciences research, including neuroscience and neuroimaging research.Strong analytical skills are required, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.Excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to convey technical information in a clear and thorough manner.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Job Location:

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition Type:

Full-Time/Regular

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