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University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Full-Time | Onsite | $52-$68k http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/176986/research_support_programmer_intermediateassoc
by chrisBob 7y ago
University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Full-Time | Onsite | $52-$68k
http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/176986/research_support_programmer_intermediateassociate http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/176986/research_support_...
My team is hiring a junior/intermediate Research Support Programmer. We are setup as an internal consulting service for the college of LSA that takes any programming job a research lab needs help with. If you think of yourself as a “web developer” or a “python programmer” then this might not be for you. We are looking for someone ready to learn/write/debug whatever the labs need. In the first few years, this will include working with a lot of new languages and technologies.
We are especially interested in adding someone who has experience/interest in interfacing with research hardware: Imagine a researcher just bought a big micro-fluidics machine and a microscope and needs to automate taking images during an experiment. We would be particularly excited to get a LabVIEW fan.
You can email me with informal questions, but the only way to apply is through the link above at the umich careers site.
Note that this job listing ends soon and my close as early as the 6th
- chrisBob 7y agoI know our salaries sound a little low, but I can afford to live on 6 acres and have a 10 minute commute to work. If you are looking for a similar lifestyle then this might actually be one of the best paid jobs in tech.
- SamuelAdams 7y agoI live in MI and have had several friends go to U of M. I really question that "10 minute commute to work". When college season starts AA gets really crowded and commute times lengthen considerably. AA is one of the most expensive cities in MI, but it's still much cheaper than SF / NYC. Most average developer positions in MI are around 60 - 80k for juniors, 100 - 120k for seniors. This position might be great for someone who wants to complete a master's program, oftentimes colleges will offer free tuition as part of your comp.
- Tehchops 7y agoYea. Also affordable housing on that salary means you will not be living near anything desirable. Essentially means country living and car ownership... not the cheapest thing in Michigan.
- leesec 7y agoLol. Lived comfortable on 52k a year near Detroit. Was definitely near a bunch of desirable stuff. 68k you'd be low key ballin' Yes you do need a car.
- netman21 7y agoHere is a nice 2 bed condo in Chelsea for $199k. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/570-Fieldstone-Cir-N-Chelsea-MI-48118/84690703_zpid/ https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/570-Fieldstone-Cir-N-Chel... Lots of tech around to indulge your side hussle.
- whalesalad 7y agoCommuting in and out of A2 is pretty trivial. It’s not pleasant but you’re making it sound like it’s a big deal. I used to do it a few times a week from Royal Oak.
- mikekchar 7y agoI just want to say that I've worked in a research group at a University before and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had as a programmer. I'm almost exactly on the other side of the world, so I won't be applying, but if I weren't it would be tempting, even at the low salary. I hope you find someone good!
- dvdhnt 7y agoThis might get downvoted... I actually love that you wrote this additional comment. One of my classmates ended up working for a certain school in South Bend - five years on and he still loves it. If only my wife would move somewhere with more snow...
- late_bloomer 7y agoWould you open to applicants who are Canadian citizens?
- chrisBob 7y agoYou must be authorized to work in the US, but we have no citizenship requirement. We probably won't be able to sponsor a work Visa for this position. If you have a more specific question, I recommend that you apply and we can help you figure it out if you are one of the top applicants.