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

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
  

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