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Research Engineer
Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Assist with modeling and analysis of discipline-specific engineering problems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in software system development, including backend and frontend technologies such as Python, React, and FastAPI, while maintaining strong technical documentation and collaboration skills in research environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceProgramming Languages: Python, Julia, MATLABCloud Computing Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCPSoftware Development: React, FastAPI, Flask, Node.jsVersion Control: Git, CI/CD Pipelines
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Hard Skills
Software System DevelopmentModelingSystems EngineeringBackend DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationCloud DevelopmentAI TechnologiesOptimization TheoryModel-Based Engineering
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability In High-Paced Environments
Tools & Technologies
DockerMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisVS Code
Industry Keywords
Research ActivitiesTechnical StandardsSecure CodingResponsive Web Design
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudDockerFlaskGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMongoDBNode.jsPostgresPythonReactRedis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist with modeling and analysis of discipline-specific engineering problems
- Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications, APIs, and interfaces supporting research and project goals
- Assist with cloud development, deployment, and integration of AI-driven and data-intensive applications
- Contribute to discipline-specific software systems and engineering tools
- Perform engineering and software design, implementation, testing, analysis, maintenance, and experimentation as directed by the Principal Investigator
- Prepare technical documentation for project deliverables, including software, web systems, and APIs
- Maintain expertise in emerging technologies and modern web frameworks
- Collaborate using version control systems and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub
- Recommend, implement, and follow technical standards and best practices, including secure coding and responsive web design
- Provide technical input for evaluating project direction and progress
- Create and deliver progress reports and presentations to project staff and stakeholders
- Share research findings, development processes, and technical knowledge with the Principal Investigator and research team
- Report administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator
- Collaborate with Research Engineers, Research Scientists, Graduate Students, and stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline
- Practical knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Julia, MATLAB, or similar languages
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with Docker
- Proficiency in software system development, modeling, and systems engineering
- Ability to design, implement, test, document, and maintain backend and frontend software, including React, FastAPI, Flask, and Node.js
- Familiarity with deploying and interacting with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis
- Experience with modern software development environments such as VS Code, version control with Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Ability to adapt quickly in high-paced research environments with evolving goals
- Experience working in teams of varying sizes
- Preferred: experience with research activities aligned with the Institute’s focus areas
- Preferred: experience with AI, including machine learning and planning technologies
- Preferred: experience with optimization theory and methods
- Preferred: knowledge of model-based engineering principles and software architecture design
- Preferred: strong communication skills for working with researchers, graduate students, and stakeholders
- Preferred: ability to produce high-quality technical documentation for web-based and software deliverables
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal-opportunity employer
- Professional learning and growth opportunities
- Work in service of advancing knowledge and transforming lives