Data and Programming Specialist

University of Pennsylvania

5d•$45,278 - $47,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Computational Memory Lab is hiring a Data and Programming Specialist. The selected candidate will develop new software tools for cutting-edge research on the neural basis of human memory and decision making. The successful candidate will analyze large multivariate datasets on human memory, economic choice behavior, and electrophysiology, intracranial EEG data from human participants, and program experiments in Python. Other responsibilities include: general lab systems administration, including website, file server, and computer cluster; using computer systems to run analyses of data collected, as well as simulations of memory and decision processes in computer models (data analysis and simulations are done in Python).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
0-1 years of experience.
Expertise in Python programming.
Excellence in technical coursework.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unity is a plus but is not required.
Computer Science (or related field) Major

Responsibilities

Develop new software tools for cutting-edge research on the neural basis of human memory and decision making.
Analyze large multivariate datasets on human memory, economic choice behavior, and electrophysiology, intracranial EEG data from human participants.
Program experiments in Python.
General lab systems administration, including website, file server, and computer cluster.
Use computer systems to run analyses of data collected, as well as simulations of memory and decision processes in computer models.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
Tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Generous retirement benefits.
A wide variety of professional development opportunities.
Supportive work and family benefits.
A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources.
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition assistance for employees, their spouse, and dependent children at Penn.
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options.
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work.
Long-Term Care Insurance.
Wellness and Work-life Resources.
Professional and Personal Development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities.
Free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums.
Discounts on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia).
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child).