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University of Minnesota

Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist

University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199

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About the Job

Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist The Institute for Health Informatics (IHI) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist to join Dr. Sisi Ma's research team. Dr. Ma's work focuses on computational causal discovery, predictive modeling, and their applications in biomedicine and health. This is a Researcher 5 position. Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct Analytical Experiments (60%)

Construct datasets from various sources for research. Design and implement data processing infrastructure; ensure data and code security. Run computational experiments to evaluate machine learning algorithms. Apply algorithms to biomedical and healthcare data.

Algorithm Development (25%)

Implement machine learning, statistical, and bioinformatics algorithms. Develop and document software and demonstrations.

Publications and Presentations (10%)

Prepare technical reports and publications. Present results to stakeholders.

Mentoring Junior Data Scientists (5%) Qualifications

Required: M.A./M.S. in a related technical field with research experience. Experience with Matlab, Python, or R. Experience with SQL or similar database tech. Proven coding skills; provide online samples. Experience with machine learning and statistics. Strong communication skills. Preferred: Experience with messy data, high-performance computing, data visualization, and publishing scientific papers. About the Department

The Institute for Health Informatics educates students and conducts research in biomedical and health informatics, focusing on designing and evaluating healthcare information systems across various settings. Pay and Benefits

Salary: $80k-$95k, depending on qualifications. Full-time, faculty and P&A staff position. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, tuition assistance, and more. Visit the HR website for details. How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your application, cover letter, and resume. Additional documents can be uploaded later. For accommodations, contact employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity

The university values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity regardless of background. Learn more at

diversity.umn.edu . Employment Requirements

Employment contingent on background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify. About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is a major public research university offering diverse opportunities and partnerships in Minneapolis and St. Paul, recognized as a top employer and workplace.

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