Graduate Software Developer

UVA Health

part-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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💰 $22 per hour

Entry Level

AngularJavaScript.NETNode.jsNoSQLPythonReactRubySQLVue.js

About the role

Architect and implement a secure, tamper-proof web-based experimental platform for consciousness and perception research
Design and develop precise timing mechanisms for stimulus presentation and response collection
Create modular architecture separating user interface from backend systems
Integrate software with hardware random number generators and EEG recording systems for synchronized data collection
Build database schema linking experimental data with participant profiles, assessments, and environmental variables
Develop standalone applications for controlled laboratory settings and scalable web interfaces for remote participation
Implement comprehensive logging and audit trails for research validation and peer review
Create engaging, game-like experimental tasks while maintaining scientific rigor and experimental controls
Document code, APIs, and create technical guides for researchers and future developers
Collaborate with DOPS researchers to translate experimental paradigms into robust software implementations
Participate in weekly research meetings and contribute to technical aspects of research proposals
Pass relevant UVA trainings for confidentiality and maintain research practices
Work under the supervision of David Acunzo and perform other duties as assigned
Periodic in-person collaboration at UVA's downtown Charlottesville office for hardware integration, testing, and demonstrations

Currently enrolled graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Current full-time, UVA Graduate Student
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Must be eligible for federal work-study
Demonstrated experience with full-stack web development through coursework, projects, or professional experience
Strong proficiency in modern web development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
Experience with at least one web framework (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)
Backend development experience (Node.js, Python, Ruby, or similar)
Database experience (SQL or NoSQL)
Understanding of web security principles and best practices
Experience with version control (Git)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with researchers from non-technical backgrounds
Good communication skills
Pass the relevant UVA trainings for maintaining confidentiality in research practices
Preferred: Experience with real-time web technologies (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events)
Preferred: Hardware/software integration experience
Preferred: Background in statistics or data analysis
Preferred: Experience with research software development
Preferred: Interest in psychology, neuroscience, or consciousness research
Preferred: Knowledge of C# and .NET framework (for understanding legacy code)
Availability to work 10-20 hours per week (part-time)