Full-Time Software Developer Position

About the job

Full-time position for a developer affiliated with Integrative Psych and research informatics work connected to the Sultan Lab for Mental Health Informatics, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).

Location: Integrative Psych (Chelsea, NYC) and CUIMC as project needs require. In-person work in

NYC is required

Employment Type: Full-time position, with at least a one-year commitment.

Note. Duration is open to discussion, with the possibility of extending.

Compensation: Paid position, compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates.

Position Summary

Integrative Psych, through work connected to mental health informatics research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), is seeking developers for a full-time position to support the development of Sigmund, a modern EHR/EMR system that is clinically focused with staff as end users, yet organizes and catalogues structured and unstructured data in a manner that can be easily and systematically analyzed by analytic and research staff.

This is a full-time position, requiring at least a one-year commitment, rather than as a summer-only position. Applicants must already live in New York City. Relocation and housing support are not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-designing of EHR/EMR features for clinicians
• Technical development of EHR/EMR systems under senior developer supervision
• Assistance in technical roles in the Integrative Psych clinic
• Building and improving web application features using modern development tools
• Working with APIs, databases, and integrated clinical and research workflows
• Contributing to documentation, testing, and quality improvement for clinical software
• Optionally contributing to manuscripts, presentations, IRB-related technical support, or data analysis, depending on interest, skill, and project needs
• Collaborating with clinicians, developers, and research staff as part of a multidisciplinary team

Candidate Qualities

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Must already be based in New York City and able to work in person in Chelsea on a regular schedule
• Proficiency in programming and web application development
• Some experience in Python, JavaScript, CSS, and related web technologies
• Experience with APIs
• Proficiency in scientific or technical writing is a plus
• A proficiency in statistics and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, or SAS) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for mental health and/or medical research
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team

Nice to Have

• Experience with React, Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Typescript
• Experience with grant writing
• Advanced statistics
• Prior position, research, or open-source development experience

Application Process

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a GitHub link (preferred for this role). A brief cover letter (a few sentences maximum) stating your interest, career goals, and confirmation that you are already based in New York City is highly appreciated.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Notes for Applicants

• This position is a full-time role with an expected commitment of at least a one-year commitment
• Note: The position duration is open to discussion, with the possibility of extending the duration.
• Team members will receive mentorship from senior developers, mental health clinicians, and principal investigators (MD, PhD) and may take on increasing responsibility over the course of the academic year
• Schedule should allow for reasonable overlap with clinic and development team hours during the business week when possible

More information about Sigmund:

https://get.sigmund.healthcare/

Integrative Psych:

https://www.integrative-psych.org

Sultan Lab:

https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research-labs/sultan-lab-mental-health-informatics

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