Description

Produces solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Evaluates and implements novel approaches to address aims and milestones to multilayered datasets. Generates and tests hypotheses and analyzes and interpret the results of experiments. Assists in documentation and reporting of results.

The Division of nephrology is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist Associate to support clinical and translational research initiatives focused on kidney disease. This role will work closely with investigators. clinicians, and research coordinators to manage, analyze and visualize complex datasets, contributing to impactful research that improves patient outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage, analyze and visualize complex datasets in clinical and translational research.
Design, develop and evaluate models and algorithms using advanced data analysis tools.
Generate and test hypothesis and analyze experiment results and assist in documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $77,640 - $126,170

Qualifications

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

Preferred:

MS degree in data science
Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL or SAS
Familiarity with healthcare data, clinical research or biomedical informatics
Strong communication skills and
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of data visualization tools

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Scientific Research

Organization: 311402600 Med - Nephrology

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

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

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