Assistant Data Scientist

DataJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension through Teachers Retirement

Job summary

UT MD Anderson in Houston is seeking an Assistant Data Scientist to support computational and scientific work for proton therapy and radiation physics within Radiation Physics - Research. The role involves software development, data analysis, and contributions to treatment-planning technologies under direct supervision.

The position is full-time and on-site in Houston, TX, with a regular work week. Collaboration across teams will focus on software tools, dose computations, and analysis to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing data-related problems, including formalisms, algorithms, and software applications.
• Contribute to the development of complex proton therapy algorithms under direct supervision.
• Support programming activities across multiple systems and technical environments.
• Participate in software implementation efforts for proton dose computations and treatment planning.
• Contribute to analysis activities that support the development of formalisms, algorithms, and software.
• Assist with complex applications involving dose computations.

Skills

Data analysis

Software development

Monte Carlo methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Python

Job description

The Assistant Data Scientist position supports computational and scientific work for proton therapy and radiation physics within Radiation Physics - Research at UT MD Anderson. The role involves software development, data analysis, and contributions to treatment-planning technologies under direct supervision.

Location and Employment Details

• Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
• Employment status: Full-Time
• Employee status: Regular
• Work week: Days
• FLSA: Exempt; not eligible for overtime pay
• Requisition ID: 183178

Compensation

• Hourly salary range (40-hour work week): $32.93/hour to $49.28/hour
• Midpoint: $41.11/hour
• Annual salary range (minimum): USD 68,500
• Midpoint annual salary: USD 85,500
• Annual salary maximum: USD 102,500

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing data-related problems, including formalisms, algorithms, and software applications
• Contribute to the development of complex proton therapy algorithms under direct supervision
• Support programming activities across multiple systems and technical environments
• Participate in software implementation efforts for proton dose computations and treatment planning
• Contribute to analysis activities that support the development of formalisms, algorithms, and software
• Assist with complex applications involving dose computations
• Support Monte Carlo techniques used in radiation physics applications
• Participate in treatment planning studies utilizing developed computational systems
• Contribute to image processing, measurements, and data analysis related to proton therapy
• Develop software tools under direction to address specific operational and scientific challenges
• Maintain computational infrastructure supporting treatment planning and dose computation activities
• Assist with implementation of new software solutions for measurements and image processing
• Support ongoing enhancements to computational systems and technical workflows
• Participate in proton therapy research and treatment planning activities
• Support software maintenance and optimization efforts
• Collaborate with technical and scientific teams to resolve computational challenges
• Assist with analysis and validation of computational methods and results
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
• Paid holidays
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Additional Information

• Work experience required: None
• Pivotal position: Yes
• Referral bonus available: Yes
• Relocation assistance available: Yes