University of Alabama at Birmingham · 1 day ago
DATA SCIENTIST
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $111K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a Data Scientist who applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and programming to make valuable discoveries leading to the development and improvement of processes. The role involves identifying patterns, mentoring junior staff, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Applies knowledge of data science, genetic epidemiology, biostatistics
AI/ML and programming to identify 'omic risk factors of disease
Designs, develops and implements software tools and analytical procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis
Provides computational support services such as study design, data management and data migration
Stays current with evolving multi-omics technologies and computational tools, introducing innovative methods where they can add value
Communicates key findings clearly through reports, visualizations, and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Mentors and train junior staff members
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement
Applies knowledge of data science, genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, AI/ML and programming to identify 'omic risk factors of disease
Designs, develops and implements software tools and analytical procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis
Provides computational support services such as study design, data management and data migration
Stays current with evolving multi-omics technologies and computational tools, introducing innovative methods where they can add value
Communicates key findings clearly through reports, visualizations, and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Mentors and train junior staff members
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Masters and/ or PhD degree in data science, genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science or statistical genetics
Strong working knowledge of 'omic analyses
Experience in High Performance Computing Environment
Experience with analysis of complex data specifically whole genome sequence data via cloud computing, transcriptomics (single cell and spatial) and metabolomics data
Experience working in Linux-based, command-line environments
Proficient in scripting languages such as, R, Python, and shell
Knowledge of best practices of reproducible and scalable research such as version control (git) and environment managing systems (e.g.: conda, Docker, Singularity)
Proficiency in the visualization of omics data
Ability to work as part of team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana
Company
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in located in Birmingham, Alabama.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45.14MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsParkinson's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-07-25Grant
2023-06-26Grant
Leadership Team
Martha Bidez
Professor and Director, Advanced Safety Engineering & Management
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