Applied Data Scientist — Predictive Modeling & Insights

uab; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB is seeking a data scientist to apply statistics, machine learning, data modeling, and advanced mathematics to business questions and research challenges. You will clean, transform, and analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and design complex SQL queries for researchers.

Based onsite in Birmingham, AL, the role requires a Doctorate or a related Master's with experience, and a proven ability to communicate results.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field, or a related Master's with 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field with 4 years of related experience
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate results clearly

Responsibilities

• Clean, transform and analyze large datasets for modeling
• Develop and automate predictive and scoring models
• Design and development of complex database queries for researchers
• Adhere to data quality processes to ensure product is valid and reproducible
• Troubleshooting and updating code to continuously improve processes
• Mentor and train junior staff and work with a team toward a shared mission
• Proficiency using Python and translating requirements into SQL code

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Statistics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in related field

Master's in related field with 2+ years

Bachelor's in related field with 4+ years

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

UAB is seeking a data scientist to apply statistics, machine learning, data modeling, and advanced mathematics to business questions and research challenges. You will clean, transform, and analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and design complex SQL queries for researchers.

Based onsite in Birmingham, AL, the role requires a Doctorate or a related Master's with experience, and a proven ability to communicate results.