Research Data Scientist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$95,000 - $128,000

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Dec 18, 2024

Posting Information

Department	TraCS Institute-429801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	11/25/2024
Application Deadline	01/01/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Position Type	Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title	Research Data Scientist
Appointment Type	EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number	20066707
Vacancy ID	NF0008690
Full Time/Part Time	Full-Time Permanent
FTE	1
Hours per week	40
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$95,000 - $128,000
Proposed Start Date	02/03/2025

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. The UNC Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (TraCS) was formed in 2007 to serve as the academic home for the University's Clinical and Translational Sciences Award ( CTSA), a funded NIH grant. The vision of the TraCS Institute is to transform how clinical and translational science is being performed, here at UNC, throughout the State and out into the CTSA national community.
Position Summary	The Research Data Scientist position will work closely with the Program Director of the TraCS Data Science Lab ( TDSL) and TraCS leaders and team members to support clinical data science across UNC. The Research Data Scientist will (1) collaborate on translational research using real world data, (2) design and build novel data resources and statistical methods to enhance and improve clinical data science, and (3) create curricula and training resources for a clinical data science education program at UNC. Depending on Program priorities and personal interests, there is flexibility in the research data scientist role to develop their own extramural funding for research priorities in-line with the overarching mission of the TDSL Program at UNC.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	This position requires a Masters or PhD in applicable field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills as well as the ability to independently manage multiple projects is also required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Professional and/or formal educational experience utilizing large language models for research (deploying, tuning, optimizing open & closed source models in local & cloud environments) Experience with natural language processing utilizing traditional data science approaches (word2Vec, nltk, spark NLP, etc) and/or NLP utilizing large language models Demonstrated skill in semantic web technologies. High level of proficiency in either R or Python in the areas of machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis, computer vision, and/or graph analysis. Experience with data engineering to create data science pipelines, deployment and scale models, and maintain and thoroughly document code and models. Knowledge of SQL programming, data modeling, and relational database systems such as Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL, etc. Excellent independent work function with ability to manage multiple projects at once while delivering high-quality work on time. Strong interest in clinical data and desire to develop deep expertise in EHR and claims data. Strong commitment to teaching and disseminating work through writing and speaking engagements. Creating and giving seminars & presentations and authoring manuscripts is an expectation. Fluency visualizing data for scientific purposes (e.g., creating figures for manuscripts and presentations) . Experience and interest in academic research (working with faculty, disseminating work through manuscripts & open source software, and grant writing).
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	This position is open to in-person, remote, and hybrid candidates. This position is ideal for those with formal experience and/or education in statistical or applied math.
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292128

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Stephanie Fleming, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email	stephanie_fleming@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.