> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3093192-programmer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3093192-programmer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Programmer - **Company:** The University of North Carolina - **Location:** Chapel Hill, NC, United States - **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $110,371.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Github, Python (Programming Language), Test Case, Visual Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326075/pre_apply ## About the Role 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., 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, 1. * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position. + Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field + Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline + Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field + Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline + None of the above 2. How many years of experience in a general purpose or scientific programming language (e.g., R, Python, C, Julia) do you have? (Open Ended Question) ## Description 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. 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