Programmer

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Programmer in the Department of Epidemiology to develop software and analytic tools for disease modeling and outbreak analytics. The role supports ACCIDDA and Insight Net, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, and software engineers to deploy models and dashboards for public health decision making.

Applicants should have strong programming experience in R, Python, or C, with emphasis on data

Qualifications

• Experience in general purpose and scientific programming languages (e.g., R, Python, C, Julia).
• Skills in communicating technical information and ability to work independently.
• Experience with quality control and/or writing test cases.
• Ability to document code and software products.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and analytics for disease modeling and outbreak analytics.
• Deploy predictive models and create accessible dashboards for public health use.

Skills

R

Python

C

Julia

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

Cloud computing

Cluster computing

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Epidemiology-463501
• Career Area: Information Technology
• Posting Open Date: 09/25/2026
• Application Deadline: 10/08/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title: Programmer
• Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number: 20060997
• Vacancy ID: NF0010053
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
• FTE: 1
• Hours per week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $98,000 - $110,371
• Proposed Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the University

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students. The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.

Position Summary

Work in the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill Department of Epidemiology on a project aimed at developing software and analytic tools to perform disease modeling and critical analytics in response to infectious disease outbreaks. The ideal candidates will have experience in general-purpose and scientific programming languages (e.g., R, Python, C) and an ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a large scientific team. Efforts will focus on implementing predictive and analytic models of infectious disease, deploying these models in response to disease threats, and implementing accessible data displays on web-based dashboards. This position will collaborate with a dynamic network of scientists and public health practitioners to lead the development of solutions to problems that have direct impacts on population health.

Successful candidates will join the newly formed Atlantic Coast Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics and Analytics (ACCIDDA). ACCIDDA is part of the newly formed CDC-funded national network of centers of excellence for Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling (OADM), named Insight Net. ACCIDDA includes the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the University of Florida and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In addition to being a Center of Innovation, ACCIDDA serves as the coordinating center for Insight Net. Work with this center will provide numerous opportunities to work with other Insight Net centers and public health partners, as well as have a direct impact on the work of the CDC Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.

Education and Experience Requirements

Master's and 1-2 years' experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in general purpose and scientific programming languages (e.g., R, Python, C, Julia). Skills in communicating technical information, an ability to work independently, experience with quality control and/or writing test cases, and a proven ability to document code and/or software products.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with version control systems such as GitHub, cloud- or cluster-based computing, systems management, statistical programming or mechanistic modeling, interactive data visualization (e.g., dashboards), and experience working with scientific or public health groups.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

These efforts include preparedness for emergency response to infectious threats. As such, high-stress conditions involving rapid staff deployment and emergency protocol implementation might be experienced.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Jennifer Anderson, Project Manager

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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