Data Scientist

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## Data ScientistApply: Onsite: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR35300**Department**BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Howard Research Staff**About the Department**The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.**Job Summary**The Data Scientist will lead data science research efforts within breast cancer program in the Section of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine.**Responsibilities*** Manage the program’s projects.* Develop frameworks for housing multi-modal clinical data – including genomic, pathology, and radiographic imaging data.* Develop and code data dictionaries for discrete data.* Write, Implement, and develop efficient code and machine learning tools and pipelines for data processing and analysis.* Work with collaborators to implement emerging external computational tools for program data.* Draft grant proposals.* Develop training material.* Keep lab's knowledge-based trainings up to date.* Supervise trainees.* Perform reproducible genomic data analysis.* Calibrates data between large and complex research and administrative datasets. Guides and may set the operational protocols for collecting and analyzing information from the University's various internal data systems as well as from external sources.* Designs and evaluates statistical models and reproducible data processing pipelines using expertise of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference.* Provides expertise for high level or complex data-related requests and engages other IT resources as needed.* Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.* Provides professional support to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applying principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications** **Education:** * Advanced degree in computer science.**Experience:** * Experience in python including torch and scikit-learn libraries strongly preferred.* Experience in working with image data or unstructured text data with large language models. **Preferred Competencies** * Proficiency in Linux/Ubuntu OS including basic file and user management, ssh.* Familiarity with tmux, SLURM.* Strong Analytical skills.* Problem-solving skills.* Organizational skills.* Verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team. **Application Documents** * Resume (required)* Cover Letter (required)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Research**Role Impact**Individual Contributor**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**40**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$70,000.00 - $100,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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