The University of Chicago
Department
BSD NEU - Jacobs Research Staff
About the Department
The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease.
Job Summary
The Jacobs Lab is seeking a Software Engineer to perform advanced programming and software development to support research on the neural foundations of human memory and spatial navigation. The Software Engineer will develop and maintain custom virtual and augmented reality platforms, behavioral task paradigms, and analysis tools used in experimental research with neurosurgical patients and healthy participants. This position requires strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++, as well as experience with software testing frameworks and behavioral software development.
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains software platforms that enable human neuroscience research, including virtual and augmented reality environments, behavioral task paradigms, and analytic tools. Develops custom applications in Python, MATLAB, and C++; builds and tests software frameworks, and ensures reliable performance during experimental sessions with neurosurgical patients and healthy participants. Collaborates with neuroscientists, clinicians, and computational researchers to integrate software solutions with electrophysiological and behavioral data collection pipelines. Documents workflows, provides technical support for laboratory members, and contributes to the dissemination of research by supporting figures, tools, and methods described in scientific manuscripts. Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements. Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users. Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree. Developing and implementing virtual reality, augmented reality, or behavioral task software. Collaborating in a research or biomedical environment. Supporting the training of junior researchers or technical staff.
Technical Skills or Knowledge
Proficient with software testing frameworks, debugging, and version control systems. Proficient in software engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and C++ programming. Understanding of software testing frameworks, version control, and collaborative coding practices. Knowledge of research regulatory policies and procedures.
Preferred Competencies
Analytical skills. Problem‑solving skills. Attention to detail. Organizational skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)
Job Family
Information Technology
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
EEO Statement
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via applicant inquiry form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
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BSD NEU - Jacobs Research Staff
About the Department
The Department of Neurology at The University of Chicago Medical Center has a great history and tradition, having made significant contributions to neurological training, clinical care, and the basic understanding of neurological disease.
Job Summary
The Jacobs Lab is seeking a Software Engineer to perform advanced programming and software development to support research on the neural foundations of human memory and spatial navigation. The Software Engineer will develop and maintain custom virtual and augmented reality platforms, behavioral task paradigms, and analysis tools used in experimental research with neurosurgical patients and healthy participants. This position requires strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++, as well as experience with software testing frameworks and behavioral software development.
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains software platforms that enable human neuroscience research, including virtual and augmented reality environments, behavioral task paradigms, and analytic tools. Develops custom applications in Python, MATLAB, and C++; builds and tests software frameworks, and ensures reliable performance during experimental sessions with neurosurgical patients and healthy participants. Collaborates with neuroscientists, clinicians, and computational researchers to integrate software solutions with electrophysiological and behavioral data collection pipelines. Documents workflows, provides technical support for laboratory members, and contributes to the dissemination of research by supporting figures, tools, and methods described in scientific manuscripts. Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements. Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users. Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree. Developing and implementing virtual reality, augmented reality, or behavioral task software. Collaborating in a research or biomedical environment. Supporting the training of junior researchers or technical staff.
Technical Skills or Knowledge
Proficient with software testing frameworks, debugging, and version control systems. Proficient in software engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and C++ programming. Understanding of software testing frameworks, version control, and collaborative coding practices. Knowledge of research regulatory policies and procedures.
Preferred Competencies
Analytical skills. Problem‑solving skills. Attention to detail. Organizational skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)
Job Family
Information Technology
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
EEO Statement
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via applicant inquiry form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
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