Scientific Projects Lead

Company: Cornerstone Systems Northwest, Inc.
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

A note about how we hire: Firstly, we don't use screening software; real humans will review your application. Second, we're not interested in plugging people into product/client silos. So rather than start the recruitment process with a rigidly predefined role, we prefer to outline a wish list of skills and aptitudes and seek candidates who possess a mix of some of them. When a particular skill or educational requirement is non-negotiable, we indicate that in our job descriptions. Otherwise, we hope that interested job seekers will apply and let us know the areas of growth that interest them most.We are looking for an individual with strong organizational skills and an aptitude for scientific research to help our clients manage multiple interdisciplinary scientific projects in the areas of health, policy, and disease control.If you are a software developer or data scientist interested in applying your skills while also moving toward broader leadership roles, this is an excellent position for you. You will be able to turn your debugging skills toward processes instead of code, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers, data scientists, decision scientists, international senior scientists, and software engineers.If you enjoy the satisfaction of working behind the scenes to help ensure a group meets its goals, this job is for you.--You will help our clients move their projects to the finish line.As the Scientific Projects Lead, you will be responsible to oversee specific scientific projects and activities related to Cornerstone's clients in the academic/scientific markets. You will be the one ensuring our staff are in the right place to deliver the highest value possible to our clients. And, as client's needs dictate, you'll be the one actually delivering that value by using your skills in data science, software development, and data visualization to supplement our larger team's efforts.You will have the opportunity to attend scientific meetings (approximately 2-3 meetings per year) as a scientific liaison, and potentially present research and research tools to academic audiences.Core Requirements (You'll need these things to be eligible.)Master's degree or greater in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Management or related field (candidates with bachelor's or unrelated degrees and sufficient real-world experience in the subject matter may also apply)Background or interest in Data visualization, Stochastic Simulation, Data Science, Decision Science, and/or StatisticsTwo to five years of experience in software development, data visualization, scientific study design, project management, or a related fieldStrong time management skillsTact and humilityStrong communication skills, in English, both verbal and writtenWillingness to endure a rigorous set of interviews and assignments to determine capability and suitabilityMust be a strong self-starter and able to work well independently with honesty and integrityMust be eligible for US employmentMust pass US Government background check / security clearanceDesired Skills (Those you don't have, you can expect to develop working with us.)Systems analysis: (a) Ability to listen to and interpret project specifications from clients into a format that software developers can understand, (b) Ability to listen to and interpret technical constraints and approaches from developers into a format that clients can digestManagement: (a) Ability to listen to and motivate team members, (b) Ability to give timely and succinct feedback to team members and clients, (c) Ability to create and sustain a positive work environment for team members and clients over time, (d) Budgeting and forecasting, (d) Ability to cost out a project based on input from clients and developers, (e) End of project/cycle review and learningTechnical: (a) Scientific software development and statistical modeling, (b) Performance profiling and variance reduction techniques for simulations, (c) Usability design of decision support tools, (d) Accessibility testing and remediation, (e) Collaboration on peer-reviewed scientific papersSoft skills: (a) The art and science of presentation to diverse audiences, (b) Empathetic candor, (c) Day planning and generally working effectively in a remote context, (d) Leading from the sideThe Way We WorkRemotely (we've been a remote team for 20 years)Agile methodologyPivotal TrackerGitHub FlowSlackDaycastRate: DOQ/DOEHours: Full timePlease submit a cover letter, CV/R--sum-- with references to:--hr@cornerstonenw.com. Use Subject: Scientific Projects LeadPrincipals only please

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