Data Scientist 3 Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

Data Scientist 3 Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Data Scientist for the Department of Research in Miami, Florida.

The Data Scientist 3 is a subject matter expert at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization, using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. In addition, uses a variety of data mining and analysis methods, using a range of data tools, building and implementing models, using and creating algorithms and creating and running simulations. Moreover, the Data Scientist 3 provides recommendations to drive business results with data-based insights, and influences a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.

Core Job Functions

• Collaborates with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Leads the development of a state-of-the-art data portal for the storage, management and analysis of multidimensional and diverse datasets.
• Leads the development of pipelines and workflows for the integration of publicly available datasets with the developed infrastructure
• Performs active project management to develop the Data Portal and other tools, coordinating the timely implementation of user requirements, technical specifications and user feedback
• Leverages state-of-the-art big data and AI approaches and develops computational algorithms and workflows for the identification of novel targets and appropriate prioritization
• Mines and analyzes data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
• Leads the assessment of effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
• Uses predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, operational efficiencies, and other business outcomes.
• Leads different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Develops processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

Education: Doctorate degree in relevant field required

Experience: Minimum 7 Years Of Relevant Experience Required

Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

Development and optimization of AI models for diagnosis: Lead the development, training, and deployment of advanced deep learning models for ocular disease diagnosis, improving accuracy and accessibility of clinical tools.

Big data integration and processing: Coordinate the management, curation, and analysis of large-scale multimodal datasets (Optical Coherence Tomography/OCT, fundus, slit lamp), ensuring data quality and readiness for machine learning pipelines.

Applied image enhancement for clinical utility: Implement and supervise advanced image processing and quality enhancement workflows to maximize diagnostic reliability and algorithm performance.

Collaboration and team leadership: Coordinate cross-functional teams of fellows, researchers, healthcare professionals, and data scientists integrating artificial intelligence solutions into clinical and research settings while mentoring junior scientists.

Innovation in computational methods: Apply and adapt big-data analysis techniques, large language models, and specialized machine learning models to identify novel diagnostic opportunities and improve workflow efficiency.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.