Post by sociologytechnology on Jan 31, 2011 15:03:59 GMT -5
Bowdoin College invites applications for a Laboratory Associate & Programmer
to work in the department of Sociology and Anthropology. The lab associate
is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Social Network Innovation
Lab. He/she will be expected to understand data scraping techniques for
integrating disparate data systems from online virtual communities. The
position requires participation in an application development team
environment which includes undergraduate students. Opportunities to publish
papers with students and faculty are also possible depending on experience.
One or more of the following duties may be required, depending on project
circumstances: MySQL Database Administration; writing programs in Java, PHP
and Structured Query Language (SQL); software architecture, design and
production; web services design and administration; and/or exporting data
for use in statistical analysis. This is approximately a three-year
grant-funded position; the position will exist only so long as grant funds
are able to support it fully.
Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/quantitative social
science/related discipline, or higher or specific equivalent experience, is
required. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral communication
skills and problem solving skills, knowledge of working with MySQL, Linux,
web-based APIs, and the ability to work independently and to work in a small
team environment. Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming
language is also required. Familiarity with JSON, knowledge of data
scraping, and familiarity with regular expressions preferred. A demonstrated
portfolio of programming work, either in academic or industry settings, is
required. Experience in basic statistics (including running correlations and
generating statistical graphs), experience with working with undergraduate
students, research experience (at a postgraduate level) strongly preferred.
This position is subject to a criminal history background check.
To apply, please visit careers.bowdoin.edu
<https://careers.bowdoin.edu/> and complete an online application for the
position. Paper or emailed applications for this position will not be
accepted. If you have any questions about this process, please call
207-725-3923 or email careers@bowdoin.edu. Bowdoin College is committed to
equality through affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer.
to work in the department of Sociology and Anthropology. The lab associate
is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Social Network Innovation
Lab. He/she will be expected to understand data scraping techniques for
integrating disparate data systems from online virtual communities. The
position requires participation in an application development team
environment which includes undergraduate students. Opportunities to publish
papers with students and faculty are also possible depending on experience.
One or more of the following duties may be required, depending on project
circumstances: MySQL Database Administration; writing programs in Java, PHP
and Structured Query Language (SQL); software architecture, design and
production; web services design and administration; and/or exporting data
for use in statistical analysis. This is approximately a three-year
grant-funded position; the position will exist only so long as grant funds
are able to support it fully.
Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in computer science/quantitative social
science/related discipline, or higher or specific equivalent experience, is
required. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral communication
skills and problem solving skills, knowledge of working with MySQL, Linux,
web-based APIs, and the ability to work independently and to work in a small
team environment. Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming
language is also required. Familiarity with JSON, knowledge of data
scraping, and familiarity with regular expressions preferred. A demonstrated
portfolio of programming work, either in academic or industry settings, is
required. Experience in basic statistics (including running correlations and
generating statistical graphs), experience with working with undergraduate
students, research experience (at a postgraduate level) strongly preferred.
This position is subject to a criminal history background check.
To apply, please visit careers.bowdoin.edu
<https://careers.bowdoin.edu/> and complete an online application for the
position. Paper or emailed applications for this position will not be
accepted. If you have any questions about this process, please call
207-725-3923 or email careers@bowdoin.edu. Bowdoin College is committed to
equality through affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer.