Stanford University · 1 month ago
Data Scientist
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yrStanford University is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join the Knight Initiative in Brain Resilience. The role involves managing and analyzing large sets of multi-omics data related to human brain aging, developing data analysis pipelines, and collaborating with research teams to contribute to innovative solutions for cognitive decline and neurodegeneration.
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Responsibilities
Collect, manage and clean datasets
Manage and analyze large sets of data from various sources, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data
Utilize and fine-tune genomic foundation models on aging data
Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements
Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions
Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation
Analyze data processes in documentation
Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods
Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff
Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering
Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs
Strong writing and analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize workload
Preferred
PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field such as data science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or statistics
Strong programming skills, including experience with R or Python
Experience with multi-omics data analysis and/or experience with brain aging research
Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques
Experience with building genomics foundation models, using HPC and cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
Founded in 1885
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
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