Programmer

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Programmer in the Epidemiology department to work on a project developing software and analytic tools for disease modeling and building web-based dashboards.

Ideal candidates will have experience with R, Python, C, and Julia; strong communication skills; and the ability to collaborate with a large scientific team to deploy predictive models for public health responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in general and scientific programming languages (R, Python, C, Julia).
• Ability to communicate technical information and document code.
• Experience with quality control and writing tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and analytic tools for disease modeling.
• Deploy predictive models and analytics for outbreaks.
• Build accessible data displays on web-based dashboards.
• Collaborate with scientists and public health teams.

Skills

R

Python

C

Julia

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitHub

Cloud computing

Dashboard tooling

Testing / QA

Job description

Be a Tar Heel!

Posting Information

• 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

Position Information

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.

Minimum 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.

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.

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.