MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 day ago
Associate Data Scientist
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $132K/yr
2+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The primary purpose of the Health Services Research Associate Data Scientist position is to develop and maintain mathematical and simulation models related to research conducted in Health Services Research and perform statistical analysis to support cancer-related research.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Develop mathematical and optimization models to support cancer-related research
Implement optimization algorithms to solve analytical models to optimality
Validate analytical models using data from national and regional cancer registries and clinical trials
Maintain and update models to reflect evolving clinical practices
Learn and apply new optimization and approximation methods for efficient model solving
Build microsimulation or Monte Carlo simulation models of disease progression and cancer care processes
Validate simulation models using observational registry data and clinical trial data
Maintain and update simulation models as clinical standards evolve
Perform basic and advanced statistical analyses under guidance from statistical analysts
Assist faculty with the development of statistical methods for risk assessment and prediction
Manage datasets from national and regional cancer registries, clinical trials, medical billing systems, national surveys, and large claims databases including IBM MarketScan, Optum Clinformatics, and Medicare
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects efficiently
Conduct literature reviews and learn relevant medical terminology
Support selection of study design, cohort definition, data analysis, and interpretation of results
Present at monthly lab meetings and assist in training trainees to use models and code
Prepare tables, figures, text summaries, memos, and components of scientific manuscripts
Develop computer code for data analyses, mathematical models, and simulation models using Julia, R, and Python
Create and maintain online code repositories using GitHub
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field
Two years Scientific software or industry development/analysis
Preferred
Prior mathematical modeling, computer programming and data analysis experience
Benefits
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
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