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Data Scientist, CGIR
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Data Scientist, CGIR. The Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR) is an unconditional cash-transfer research center headquartered at the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. CGIR conducts applied cash-transfer studies and pilot designs in concert with community-based organizations and government stakeholders to add to the empirical scholarship on cash, economic mobility, and poverty. The aims of AmGIS are to (1) facilitate comparisons across pilot sites, and (2) conduct analyses using a singular master dataset pooling data from more than 19,000 study participants across treatment and control groups. This position will provide statistical support to research projects at CGIR including, but not limited to, clinical trials, observational studies, and analysis of administrative records. Job Responsibilities: Conduct statistical analyses including regression modeling, hypothesis testing, and results interpretation; implement advanced missing data imputation using machine learning methods; develop and maintain comprehensive data documentation, codebooks, and variable dictionaries; conduct systematic data quality checks and validation procedures. Manage analytic segments of research projects; collaborate with research teams by executing the analytic plans designed by the Principal Investigators and Senior Data Scientist according to the SOWs, by ensuring analytic plans are consistent with Co-PIs and by supervising 2-3 student workers when necessary; support regulatory compliance activities including data security procedures. Prepare reports of research findings and articles for white papers and peer review; present findings to diverse stakeholders; translate results for non-technical audience. Qualifications: Bachelors of Science, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree and 1-3 years of professional work experience in biostatistics, statistics, economics, mathematics or a related quantitative field in the human or social sciences with considerable knowledge and command of at least one of the following programming languages: Python, SAS, R or Stata, required or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Python and experience with unstructured or primary data strongly preferred. At least one year of professional experience as a biostatistician, or a similar role, in managing large datasets and in utilizing statistical software packages required; experience preparing grant applications and writing for peer-review preferred. Additional coursework in epidemiology, public health, social work, social policy, and economics considered a plus. This is a hybrid position with a requirement of 2-3 days per week in-person on campus. Contingent upon grant funding. Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School: School of Social Policy and Practice Pay Range: $70,500.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements: Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Data Scientist, CGIR. The Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR) is an unconditional cash-transfer research center headquartered at the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. CGIR conducts applied cash-transfer studies and pilot designs in concert with community-based organizations and government stakeholders to add to the empirical scholarship on cash, economic mobility, and poverty. The aims of AmGIS are to (1) facilitate comparisons across pilot sites, and (2) conduct analyses using a singular master dataset pooling data from more than 19,000 study participants across treatment and control groups. This position will provide statistical support to research projects at CGIR including, but not limited to, clinical trials, observational studies, and analysis of administrative records. Job Responsibilities: Conduct statistical analyses including regression modeling, hypothesis testing, and results interpretation; implement advanced missing data imputation using machine learning methods; develop and maintain comprehensive data documentation, codebooks, and variable dictionaries; conduct systematic data quality checks and validation procedures. Manage analytic segments of research projects; collaborate with research teams by executing the analytic plans designed by the Principal Investigators and Senior Data Scientist according to the SOWs, by ensuring analytic plans are consistent with Co-PIs and by supervising 2-3 student workers when necessary; support regulatory compliance activities including data security procedures. Prepare reports of research findings and articles for white papers and peer review; present findings to diverse stakeholders; translate results for non-technical audience. Qualifications: Bachelors of Science, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree and 1-3 years of professional work experience in biostatistics, statistics, economics, mathematics or a related quantitative field in the human or social sciences with considerable knowledge and command of at least one of the following programming languages: Python, SAS, R or Stata, required or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Python and experience with unstructured or primary data strongly preferred. At least one year of professional experience as a biostatistician, or a similar role, in managing large datasets and in utilizing statistical software packages required; experience preparing grant applications and writing for peer-review preferred. Additional coursework in epidemiology, public health, social work, social policy, and economics considered a plus. This is a hybrid position with a requirement of 2-3 days per week in-person on campus. Contingent upon grant funding. Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School: School of Social Policy and Practice Pay Range: $70,500.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements: Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.