The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Software Engineer to support the lab of Dr. Vikram Gadagkar in combining the advantages of the songbird courtship system with state-of-the-art computational, theoretical, and experimental approaches to discover how brains evaluate behaviors, both self-generated and the behaviors of others, with the goal of providing insight into neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and autism.
Requirements
- Experience writing code in MATLAB and Python is required.
- Experience with database management is required.
- Experience with Arduino and basic electronics set-up/maintenance is required.
- Experience with LabVIEW/National Instruments for data acquisition would be a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in day-to-day work.
- The ability to clearly communicate technological principles, design, and coding with biologists
- The ability to multitask and assist in the design and optimization of different systems simultaneously to support multiple ongoing and evolving projects
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and engineering support to the lab for experiments and analysis pipelines.
- Attend meetings and brainstorm sessions, building working relationships with lab team members and other project stakeholders.
- Continuously improve software skillset to increase impact and project versatility.
- Learn new tools, frameworks, and systems as required to support the lab’s needs.
- Collaborate with Dr. Gadagkar and other team members on technology decisions and workflow prioritization.
- Code in MATLAB and Python
- Work with experimental setups and build electronics/hardware for acquisition of neuroscientific data
Other
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field of study is required.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision in day-to-day work.
- The ability to clearly communicate technological principles, design, and coding with biologists
- The ability to multitask and assist in the design and optimization of different systems simultaneously to support multiple ongoing and evolving projects
- Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard
