Intermediate Data Management Specialist, Oncology

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary in Calgary, AB, invites applications for an Intermediate Data Management Specialist to develop and implement reproducible data pipelines and automate cleaning and processing of medical image data for lung cancer research projects.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the role requires strong programming skills (Python, R), experience with SQL/Arrow, and a collaborative approach to working with interdisciplinary teams to advance health outcomes and methodological

Qualifications

• Minimum a B.Sc. in Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Python and R.
• Experience with tabular and non-tabular data and data wrangling.
• Interest in medical image data (CT) and standard formats (DICOM/NIfTI).
• Experience with SQL databases and data management tools like Arrow.
• Experience in health data settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reproducible data pipelines.
• Code for data processing pipelines and de novo programs daily.
• Report progress to supervisors and team.
• Document processes and communicate using appropriate tools.
• Apply ML approaches to health outcome prediction and risk assessment.
• Work with investigators to develop, document, and disseminate data processes.
• Perform data quality checks and log corrections.
• Prepare written summaries and figures for publications and presentations.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data wrangling

Machine learning

Medical imaging interest

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science / Data Science

M.Sc. preferred

Tools

SQL

Arrow

DICOM

Job description

Description

The Department of Oncology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for an Intermediate Data Management Specialist. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The position will focus on developing and implementing reproducible coding pipelines to automate cleaning and processing of medical image data and analyze image data to for various research projects in lung cancer screening. Conducting studies focused on the implementation and optimization of lung cancer screening in Alberta and the development of novel methods for the early detection of lung cancer.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines
• Coding for existing data pipelines or de novo programming for programs and applications will be performed daily
• Regular reporting of progress and process to the supervisors and to the team will be required
• Documentation and communication of processes via various tools and software is essential
• Advanced data processing and data management skills will be required. Independent judgment, attention to detail, ability to learn new methods and strong problem-solving skills will be essential in performing the job duties
• Additional data responsibilities include:
  • Developing data management pipelines
  • Helping with technical writing for grant applications and reporting
  • Developing and managing data application tools
  • Working with principal investigators to develop, document and disseminate data processes
  • Develop and apply machine learning (ML) approaches for health outcome prediction and risk assessment
  • Application of commercial and open-source AI tools to medical images for various tasks including segmentation, feature extraction, risk assessment, classification, etc.
  • Manipulating large and complex data sets, including multi-model medical images (e.g., CT, CXR, etc.)
  • Assisting with reporting of processes and pipelines for data management
  • Conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses
  • Programming and/or implementing new statistical and machine learning methodsConducting data quality checks as well as making and logging corrections
  • Documenting data analysis steps and program code
  • Preparing written summaries of data analyses that include figures and tables, as needed for scientific publications and presentations

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline. An M.Sc. degree is preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with programming (e.g., Python, R)
• Experience with both tabular (e.g., CSV, delimited, Excel) and non-tabular (e.g., JSON, XML) data structures, including wrangling non-tabular data into tabular data
• Experience with, or interest in, learning new skills in working with medical images (e.g., CT) and common storage formats (e.g., DICOM, Nifti, NRRD)
• Experience in database management (e.g., SQL, Arrow)
• Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex data sets stored in various databases
• Minimum one year experience applying data management approaches in a health workplace setting
• Excellent communication skills including advanced written and spoken English skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience with epidemiologic, biostatistical, and clinical studies is an asset
• Experience with, or interest in, gaining skills in data science is an asset

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 2.

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