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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python Programmer- Casual Appointment - **Company:** University of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $72,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Databases, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pubmed, Information Technology - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18314945?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18314945%2FPython-Programmer-Casual-Appointment-Minnesota-Saint-Paul ## About the Role * BS in computer science, informatics, statistics or related field * Strong Python programming skills * Basic knowledge of database management systems ## Description Reporting Structure: This is a non-management position within the Division of Computational Health Sciences within the University of Minnesota Medical School, and within the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota. The Division of Computational Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary academic unit, where faculty, trainees, students and domain experts from diverse backgrounds including data sciences, computing, statistics, epidemiology and human computer interaction. We collect, analyze, and interpret complex, multi-scale real-world data from large-scale and multi-modal data in biomedical research, cohort databases, and clinical care. Department: Department of Surgery General: The consultant will be responsible for creating Python programs to process flowsheet metadata, assessment instrument data and publication metadata files. The consultant will be responsible for generating publication metadata files based on targeted literature search on both PubMed and PsycINFO. Training will be provided. Basic Function: Identification and extraction of multiple features of psychometric assessment instruments (construct measured, development method, respondent, version, etc.) using Python programs; Development and execution of Python programs to process flowsheet answer lists, i.e., assessment question responses scales, such as never-sometimes-always, yes-no, mild- moderate-severe, etc.); Development and execution of Python programs to generate load-ready files for an assessment instrument SQL Server database. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: * Python programming * Contribute to and complete a research project overseen by the PI Supervision Received: This position reports to the Study PI, * Requires scheduled hours for this position agreed upon by the supervisor, (10-14 hours per week) * Enrollment at the University of Minnesota or external academic University Physical Demands: * Standing and sitting for long periods of time (e.g. 4hrs). * Be able to lift 50lbs by yourself Non-Physical Demands: * Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Python programming About the Department To learn more about the Department of Surgery, please visit: med.umn.edu/surgery. About the Medical School Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud. 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