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

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Design and perform reproducible computational and statistical analyses related to the labs research. Summarize research results in writing (scientific publications, progress reports) and oral presentations at meetings and conferences. Develop new statistical and programming skills and expertise with literature relevant to research project. Collaborate with the PI to assist in managing the research project, including training and mentoring students, postdocs, and other researchers; setting project goals; and coordinating research with investigators outside the lab. Develop new research projects to enhance existing collaborations and develop new ones. Develop programs to perform analyses and generate both routine and ad hoc reports. Designs and perform formal evaluation of informatics methods and products. Provides expertise to biomedical informatics related concepts, applications, and tools. Improves development of training, tools, and process documentation. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: PhD in related quantitative field, such as statistics, epidemiology, physics, ecology, evolution, or computer science. Experience: 7 years of research experience. Preferred Competencies Strong quantitative skills, including in statistical inference. Strong written and oral communication skills. Commitment to rigorous and reproducible research. Experience managing projects with multiple collaborating labs, including delivering results on deadline. Working Conditions The role requires the ability to travel to meetings in the United States and abroad, including occasional lab retreats and meetings, if otherwise working remotely. (Travel expenses for research meetings outside Chicago will be covered). Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) describing qualifications and research interests 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.