Research Programmer

Overview

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) is seeking a Research Programmer I to assist in the development and maintenance of our web platform for population survey data on aging around the world, Gateway to Global Aging Data. This is a full-time, grant funded, one year (renewable) fixed-term position with a hybrid work arrangement.

The Research Programmer I will provide programming support for research projects using Python back-end frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI); front-end technologies (React, Next.js); visualization tools (Highcharts); and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL). The role requires designing and implementing scalable data access, management, and visualization systems to support large-scale research initiatives, with software often developed from the ground up to meet evolving needs.

• Design and implement scalable data access, management, and visualization systems to support complex, large-scale research initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT staff and a multidisciplinary research team.
• Develop software solutions from the ground up to meet evolving research needs.

• MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong programming experience in Type Script/JavaScript and Python
• 5 years of experience with modern front-end libraries such as React
• 3 years of experience with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Proficiency with Git and Git Hub in collaborative development
• Ability to work independently on complex programming tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and attention to detail

• 5+ years of experience building full-stack web applications using Django and Next.js
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience working with large databases and survey data

Master's degree

3 years of relevant work experience

The hourly rate range for this position is $46.34 - $51.29. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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