Data Scientist

University of Wisconsin Madison
$50,000
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2025
Job Summary: The Wisconsin Reading Center is looking for a key role on the research team to participate in data analytics in health sciences with a focus on ophthalmology. This involves working with large datasets from various sources, collaborate with ophthalmologists and researchers to develop predictive models to aid in detection diagnosis and management of patients with ocular diseases. This is a great opportunity to work on interesting projects in a highly collaborative environment with a goal to implement big data analysis in preventing and curing blindness. Responsibilities: Contributes to a research agenda set by a lead researcher by preparing data sets, analyzing them using data science techniques, and presenting the results. Works as part of a team under general supervision. 20% Prepares data sets for analysis including cleaning/quality assurance, transformations, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources 40% Implements appropriate data science techniques under the guidance of other data scientists, statisticians, and/or other researchers to find data patterns and answer research questions chosen by the lead researcher including data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining 15% Organizes and automates project steps for data preparation and analysis 15% Composes and assembles reproducible workflows and reports to clearly articulate patterns to researchers and/or administrators 5% Documents approaches to address research questions 5% Assist the principal investigator in the hiring, training, and supervision of students and staff. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Master's Degree Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or related. Qualifications: Required: -Two years of statistics or machine learning in professional and/or staff setting. Healthcare related experience is a bonus. Preferred: -Proficiency with Python, Linux, and general programming, especially in statistics and machine learning. -Experience with PyTorch or similar deep learning library, Docker, Neural Networks for Image Recognition and Segmentation. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 12 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $50,000 Maximum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Contact: Beth Reuter ejreuter@wisc.edu 608-263-3680 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Data Scientist I(RE020) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/FPRC Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 309576-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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