Research Technician

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The Research Technician will support several systems mapping and simulation modeling projects focused on mental health and maternal and child health. The individual will support ongoing modeling projects, qualitative data analysis, and decision support simulation modeling and analysis.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

- Experience in Java programming, object-oriented programming, or computer simulation modeling
- Coursework in computer science, data science, or other information science fields that confer coding and modeling skills needed for this position.
- Experience with simulation model development or analysis (e.g., system dynamics, markov modeling, and/or discrete event simulation modeling).

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