Data Scientist III
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
ID: 7258646
Posted: June 27, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are recruiting a Data Scientist in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics
(HOBI) at the University of Florida. The Data Scientist will participate in data-driven research activities
under the guidance of Dr. Yi Guo, Associate Professor of in HOBI. The Data Scientist will work with large
real-world clinical datasets (i.e., electronic health records) such as those in the OneFlorida+ Clinical
Research Consortium, UF Health IDR, and Veterans Affairs. The Data Scientist will be responsible for (1)
overseeing and managing data analysis projects using the above databases; (2) participation in design
and implementation of data science research of using RWD; (3) development of data queries and data
processing scripts to make raw data analytical ready for individual studies; (4) participating in data
analyses and conducting result interpretation; and (5) contributing to scientific reports, conference papers,
and journal articles.
Duties Include:
CANCER INFORMATICS SHARED RESOURCE
This position will be responsible for providing data analysis service for cancer related research in the UF
Health Cancer Center, by selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer questions and
test hypotheses as specified by clinical researchers, administrators and clinicians. This position will
require expertise in database study design, statistical methods and algorithms, as well as results
interpretations. Expected projects will include design of research and operational databases, statistical
analyses, and development of reporting infrastructures. Providing leadership to domain experts on issues
related to principles of data science and analytical methods. Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks so
as to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies), and complying in a
timely manner with administrative requests and requirements. Will interact with a range of experts in
database modeling, and other advanced analytic processes as well as clinical and domain experts
VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) RESEARCH PROJECTS
This position will be responsible for fulfilling any research project request from VA, focusing on database
analysis. Expertise and responsibilities are similar to the ones listed in cancer informatics shared resource
data analysis service. Project management, leadership and multi-disciplinary interaction are expected
with this position.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$90,000
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A doctorate in a related field with one year of relevant experience in data science, statistics, biomedical informatics, analytics, or similar field. A Master’s degree with three years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate or master’s degree in outcomes research, statistics, information systems, biomedical
informatics or related field and two years of relevant experience.
In-depth knowledge of health outcomes study design
Experience with general statistical software (e.g. R, SAS)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Knowledge of basic principles of clinical and data science research.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work effectively and independently.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time limited position.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
We are recruiting a Data Scientist in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics
(HOBI) at the University of Florida. The Data Scientist will participate in data-driven research activities
under the guidance of Dr. Yi Guo, Associate Professor of in HOBI. The Data Scientist will work with large
real-world clinical datasets (i.e., electronic health records) such as those in the OneFlorida+ Clinical
Research Consortium, UF Health IDR, and Veterans Affairs. The Data Scientist will be responsible for (1)
overseeing and managing data analysis projects using the above databases; (2) participation in design
and implementation of data science research of using RWD; (3) development of data queries and data
processing scripts to make raw data analytical ready for individual studies; (4) participating in data
analyses and conducting result interpretation; and (5) contributing to scientific reports, conference papers,
and journal articles.
Duties Include:
CANCER INFORMATICS SHARED RESOURCE
This position will be responsible for providing data analysis service for cancer related research in the UF
Health Cancer Center, by selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer questions and
test hypotheses as specified by clinical researchers, administrators and clinicians. This position will
require expertise in database study design, statistical methods and algorithms, as well as results
interpretations. Expected projects will include design of research and operational databases, statistical
analyses, and development of reporting infrastructures. Providing leadership to domain experts on issues
related to principles of data science and analytical methods. Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks so
as to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies), and complying in a
timely manner with administrative requests and requirements. Will interact with a range of experts in
database modeling, and other advanced analytic processes as well as clinical and domain experts
VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) RESEARCH PROJECTS
This position will be responsible for fulfilling any research project request from VA, focusing on database
analysis. Expertise and responsibilities are similar to the ones listed in cancer informatics shared resource
data analysis service. Project management, leadership and multi-disciplinary interaction are expected
with this position.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$90,000
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A doctorate in a related field with one year of relevant experience in data science, statistics, biomedical informatics, analytics, or similar field. A Master’s degree with three years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate or master’s degree in outcomes research, statistics, information systems, biomedical
informatics or related field and two years of relevant experience.
In-depth knowledge of health outcomes study design
Experience with general statistical software (e.g. R, SAS)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Knowledge of basic principles of clinical and data science research.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to work effectively and independently.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time limited position.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.