DATA SCIENTIST

Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to the development and improvement of processes. Identify limitations, or potential issues with datasets and data types that may impact performance from machine learning algorithms. Re-train models as needed to address new challenges, or novel goals. Aid investigators and stakeholders in the validation of results. Generate detailed reports and presentations. May mentor and train junior staff members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate in problem assessment, analysis, and development of methods or procedures, independently evaluating, selecting, and applying appropriate methods to specific research problems.
• Optimize and extend algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software to establish and ensure the effectiveness and scalability of participant database infrastructure.
• Maintain databases by performing data quality checks, data standardizationharmonization, and data backfilling.
• Provide consultation for and expertise with REDCap and general data management to complex research problems; Improve end-user survey experience and completion rate.
• Perform computerized data processing operations and descriptive analyses of research data; create visualizations of results.
• Apply knowledge of programming, data modeling, data engineering, and mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, gather requirements from all stakeholders, and make valuable contributions leading to the development and improvement of processes.
• Mentor and train junior staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Salary Range: $85,600 - $135,000

Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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Primary Location

University

Job Category

Other

Organization

311300000 Family & Community Medicine Chair Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite