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r**Data Scientist, Intermediate**
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rNorthern Arizona University
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r****Special Information****
- This position is subject to the availability of funding. The
incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal
notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
****About the Department/College****
The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) at Northern Arizona
University (NAU) is recruiting for a highly skilled, dynamic individual
to join their team as a Data Scientist Intermediate in the Caporaso Lab.
PMI is a security sensitive environment and as such a cleared background
check and fingerprinting is required.
**About the Position**
Responsible for analyzing, storing, and managing microbiome and other
genomics-based research data, including statistical analysis,
informatics, and software design. Obtains, organizes, analyzes, and
transforms big data into findings through statistical data analysis.
Utilizes computer and data science concepts, computational research, and
development principles to contribute to research objectives. Presents
data through the use of visual representations to members of the
Caporaso Lab team as well as our collaborators and clients including
non-technology professionals.
**Responsibilities Include**
50% - Microbiome and Metagenome Data Analysis
- Carry out end-to-end analysis of microbiome, metagenome, and other
genomics-based data, including data management and communication of
results, using QIIME 2 and related biological data science tools.
20% - Research Software Testing and Engineering
- Perform user testing and code reviews of new biological data science
tools developed in the Caporaso Lab.
- Contribute to the development of these tools and data analysis needs
require the development of new functionality.
15% - Support and Education
- Serve as a moderator on the QIIME 2 Forum, providing advice and
technical support to our user community.
- Co-teach educational workshops on QIIME 2 and related tools online
and in-person.
10% - Administrative
- Assist with the development of grant proposals and reports (e.g.,
through the generation of figures and other content).
- Assist with the management of projects.
5% - Other
- Other duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor\'s degree in relevant discipline.
- 2 years of research support experience.
- \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master\'s degree or PhD in bioinformatics or related discipline.
- Experience with microbiome and metagenome analysis tools, including
QIIME 2 and MOSHPIT.
- Experience with development, optimization, and troubleshooting of
analysis workflows for microbiome and metagenome data research
projects, ideally demonstrated through publications.
- Experience with the development of software tools (e.g., QIIME 2
plugins) for microbiome and metagenome data research, ideally
demonstrated through publications.
- Experience teaching biological data science tools.
- Experience providing technical support for biological data science
tools.
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
Knowledge
- Knowledge of statistical concepts and calculations.
- Knowledge of machine-learning and data mining.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and data warehousing.
Skills
- Proficiency with statistical analysis and big data tools.
- Proficiency with data related software development technologies.
- Customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Abilities
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
- Communicates effectively, including the ability to communicate
technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical
capabilities.
****Compensation****
Salary range begins at \$77,871. Annual salary commensurate with
candidate\'s qualifications and related experience.
**Pre-Employment Check**
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the
following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history
verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to
employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint
background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is
required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists
employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United
States.
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive
position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University
requires satisfactory results for the following: a crimina