Senior Data Scientist | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Data cleaning and management. Prepares analytic datasets using data analysis software (E.g. R tidyverse packages, Pandas for Python) from electronic health care record data sets. Follows the standards of transparent and reproducible data science including use version control software such as git and code with a literate programming style. Anticipates data management needs, including identifying when data pulls will be necessary and obtaining newer versions of source national datasets. Data visualization with appropriate statistical software, such as the ggplot2 package in R. Fits complex statistical models with appropriate statistical software, such as R or Stata. Trains, tunes, and tests machine learning prediction models with appropriate statistical software, such as scikit-learn, tensor flow, or pytorch packages. Investigates and apply new data science methodologies to projects. Reports results of data analysis, prepare figures and tables. Draft and revise manuscripts for submission. Prepares grant proposals. Supervise medical students and other junior trainees. Runs weekly lab meetings and serves as point of contact for trainees and collaborating data scientists. Present research findings at meetings. Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. Has a deep understanding of methods to analyze complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information. May develop and maintain infrastructure that connects data sets. Guides staff or faculty members in defining the project and applies principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Advanced degree in statistics/epidemiology/computer science or related field. Experience: Experience with electronic health record data. Preferred Competencies Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures. Understanding of electronic health care record data. Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Organizational skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Work independently and as part of a team. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.