Data Scientist - Wagner lab

Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Integrates data and data sets, performs descriptive and exploratory analysis, and creates routine reports and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software and adheres to all protocols.

Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Data Scientist’s primary responsibilities will include curating data, assessing data integrity, facilitating the use of effective data management tools, and analyzing clinical research data following traumatic brain injury and other acquired neurological injuries. The incumbent should have proficient knowledge in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS) and some working knowledge of other packages (e.g. SPSS, R). The incumbent should have some working knowledge of SQL database structure and strong working knowledge of versatile programming tools such as Python. Experience with electronic data capture program, REDCap, is preferred. Advanced knowledge of clinical research methods and quantitative statistical skills. The incumbent will interface with relevant stakeholders, providing input and directly supporting database upgrades, modifications, and expansions. Will be involved in preparing results for presentation in the form of scientific posters, oral presentation, written manuscripts, and/or grant preparation. The incumbent will also have opportunities to take a lead role with some projects in their portfolio with regard to lead authorship on projects that require participation and write up of data synthesis, interpretation, and discussion elements of specific manuscripts. Other responsibilities include training and supervising staff/students with respect to data visualization, data entry and reconciliation, maintaining clinical research databases, as well as support database, infrastructure, and other project management needs.

Essential Functions

The essential functions include data preparation, manipulation, and analysis.

This position requires minimal supervision and work is expected to be done autonomously. Individual will be expected to exerciese discretional and independed judgement in significant matters Routine probloem solving is required, generally guided by policies, procedures and business plans. Decisions outside of standard policies are referred to a higher-level manager.

Hybrid work options will be available after successful completion of the new hire provisional period.

Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Data Scientist I

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Data Science

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Master's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

Master's degree in biostatistics, computer sciences or other relevant field required.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

$48,743 - $64,900 annual

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable