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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 7 hours ago

Research Health Science Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Research Health Science Specialist to support the Office of Research and Development. The role focuses on promoting Veteran-centered care by analyzing medical research data and enhancing research project outcomes through expertise in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Incumbent reviews and analyzes medical research data specific to de-identified MRI data necessary in order to accomplish specific projects or tasks

Presents findings - outlining specific results - anticipated ramifications - correlating factors - and appropriate recommendations

Reviews data with appropriate staff elements to improve/enhance reliability and/or determine potential policy revisions or reviews

Writes and codes analysis script for study data

Qualification

Machine LearningComputational PsychiatryArtificial IntelligenceMedical Research CoordinationData AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Must have knowledge and expertise in Machine Learning (ML) - Computational Psychiatry - and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance cutting-edge research and clinical applications

You must possess general experience in any type of work that demonstrates (1) providing operational support and coordination for the implementation of medical research and quality improvement projects (2) administering - collecting - and documenting medical research data for analysis; (3) managing research project questions and issues independently

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field - health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained

Company

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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