Join the Ken Kennedy Institute Team. Apply now for the Data Scientist position. Apply at: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/24862.

Open Date: 10/19/2020

Close Date: 11/02/2020

Salary Information: $54,100-$89,300

The data scientist will manage clinical research projects involving the application of novel machine learning algorithms; identify core requirements and key stakeholders for successful project completion; and identify project bottlenecks, find solutions, and push project implementation forward. S/he will manage all aspects of data access and data cleaning/standardization in order to prepare raw data for feature creation. Successful candidates will work within multiple teams and need to be self-driven and comfortable working independently.

This is a benefits eligible two-year term limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and available funding.

Education Required: Master's Degree

Substitution for Education Requirement: May substitute additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement.

Education Preferred: Ph.D. or an advanced degree in computer science, math, statistics, physics, computational biology, or a closely related field.

Experience Required: 5 years

Type of Experience: Related experience in computation and data.

Substitution for Experience Requirement: May substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience which may include experience gained as an undergraduate/graduate student or training gained subsequent to graduation is acceptable
• Experience in Python
• Experience applying statistics to clinical data
• Experience applying machine learning algorithms to clinical data
• Experience in cloud environments
• Experience with Linux and Spark (or related)
• Experience in imaging data
• Experience in designing and implementing efficient algorithms
• Experience in application and design of machine learning algorithms to large data sets
• Experience developing data pipelines that include model application

License/Certification Required: None

Skills Required:

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
• Superior scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to details and accuracy
• Proficient and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management and publication management
• Ability to work in a team environment, to participate actively, to collaborate and to motivate others in the lab
• Excellent critical thinking, technical, data collection and interviewing skills
• Excellent statistical and graphical analysis skills
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
• Ability to plan and schedule effectively

Skills Preferred:

• Excellent teamwork and orgnaizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment on a wide range of projects
• SQL ability and knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and schema normalization techniques
• Knowledge of patient databases

Internal/External Contacts:

• Internal Contacts - Contact with Rice University leadership, faculty, students, and staff
• External Contacts - Contact with industrial partners, corporations, government agencies and officials, NGOs, and foundations

Physical Demands: Requires working in front of a computer for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per day)

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment
• Monday-Friday: 8a.m. - 5p.m.
• May be required to work overtime and/or weekends to support programs, to meet deadlines, or in the event of an emergency

Essential Personnel: Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

Rice University Standard of Civility: Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, cosnideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the RIce community and with the public.

Security Sensitive: As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts complex independent specialized research and experiments
• Collects, tracks and analyzes data using spreadsheets and databases
• Communicates the results of research through verbal presentations, written reports, and written articles submitted for publication
• Monitors research budget
• Assists in the administration of research project
• May lead a team of research personnel
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions or Information:

• Manages clinical research projects involving the application of novel machine learning algorithms
• Identifies core requirements and key stakeholders for successful project completion
• Identifies project bottlenecks, finds solutions, and pushes project implementation forward
• Manages all aspects of data access and data cleaning/standardization in order to prepare raw data for feature creation
• Collaborates with Rice faculty to apply and develop data science and machine learning algorithms for clinical data
• Collaborates with data team to provide information and decision support
• Creates presentations which communicate data insights and findings with external technical and non-technical audiences
• Functions as part of multiple teams across institutions
• Coordinates with multiple scientists to move grant process forward
• Develops and writes high-quality grant proposal narratives and supporting documents
• Supervises and shepherds papers derived from projects
• Manages and trains graduate students when applicable
• Communicates with research partners to improve the research infrastructure
• Leads in the development of modules and tools to perform various tasks as required