COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST

UAB Medicine; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Computational Scientist with strong frontend and backend Python development skills. The role focuses on developing innovative computational methods and scalable software for complex research problems.

You will collaborate with team members, optimize algorithms, produce visualizations and reports, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field required or equivalent combination.
• Experience applying computational methods to research problems.
• Ability to design and optimize algorithms for scalable computing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in problem assessment, analysis, and development of computational methods or procedures.
• Independently evaluates methods for specific research problems.
• Proposes solutions using mathematical theories and engineering principles.
• Optimizes algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software for scalable computing infrastructure.
• Provides consultation on applying computer-based solutions to research problems.
• Performs data processing and statistical analyses of research data.
• Creates visualizations to communicate results.
• Performs code reviews and writes summary reports for collaborators.
• Assists with manuscript preparation and figures for publication.

Skills

Computer Science

Biosystem Engineering

Data Analysis

Consulting

Research Knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks to hire a Computational Scientist. We are seeking a candidate with proven expertise in both frontend and backend web development, particularly in Python. The Computational Scientist will play a crucial role in developing innovative computational methods and providing solutions that leverage a variety of techniques, including mathematical theories and engineering principles. This position will also involve collaboration with team members to address complex challenges effectively.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborates in problem assessment, analysis, and development of computational methods or procedures.

• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate methods to specific research problems.

• Proposes solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

• Optimizes and extends algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software to establish and ensure the effectiveness and scalability of computing infrastructure.

• Provides consultation and expertise in applying computer-based solutions to complex research problems.

• Performs computerized data processing operations and statistical analyses of research data.

• Creates visualizations to communicate research results effectively.

• Performs code reviews and analysis reviews.

• Writes summary reports for collaborators.

• Prepares figures for publication.

• Assists with manuscript preparation and writing.

• Presents results internally and to collaborators and other groups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• Computer Science, Biosystem Engineering Skills

• Data Analysis, Consulting, Research Knowledge

Salary Range:

$85,600 - $139,100

Education

• Doctorate degree in a related field OR Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience

• OR Bachelor's degree in related field and four (4) years of related experience required.

• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

  
  

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Primary Location

University

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

311100000 Anesthesiology Chair Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible