Computational Scientist Associate

University of Alabama at Birmingham; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Ophthalmology seeks a Computational Scientist Associate to develop computational methods and pipelines, manage HPC workflows, and analyze complex data. The role involves scripting, visualization, and documentation across research projects.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s with two years of related experience and be proficient in Linux, SQL, and programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's with two years of related experience.
• Educational requirement cannot be substituted by work experience.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming files and moves them to appropriate folders following conventions.
• Runs scripts and reviews outputs to determine next steps.
• Writes additional scripts.
• Documents status in the tracking database.
• Administers proposals and sandbox tasks; updates data as proposals progress.
• Updates Website and performs automated QA checks.
• Reviews and documents results; discusses with colleagues as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks: schedules meetings, takes notes, creates visualizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bash scripting

PowerShell

SQL

Data visualization

HTML/CSS

SAS

R

Python

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's + 2 years experience

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Computational Scientist Associate.

General Responsibilities

Participates in the problem assessment, analysis, and development of computational methods, pipelines or procedures; evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate methods to the specific research problems. Contributes to the analysis of complex data; participates in interpretation and reporting of results. Identifies relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research. Oversees projects of moderate size, scope, and complexity. Implements programming and workflow management systems to scale processes and analysis across a variety of computational platforms, including High Performance Computing clusters. Performs debugging on existing or novel methods and tools, and creates documentation. Manages computational environments (virtual environments and containers). Contributes to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes incoming files by moving files to their appropriate folders based on their status and follows standard conventions.
• Runs script reviewing output and takes additional steps based on that output.
• Writes additional scripts.
• Documents status in the tracking database.
• Administers all Proposal and Sandbox related tasks: As proposals are submitted and updates to those proposals are provided, update the necessary information to track their status. Once data is ready for proposal users to analyze, administer the sponsored accounts process and sandbox access.
• Updates Website.
• Performs automated quality assurance checks.
• Reviews and documents results of checks. Reviews with others as needed.
• Writes additional checks.
• Administrative Tasks: Sets up meetings as requested. Attends meetings and takes notes as needed. Creates and maintain visualizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range : $77,640.00 - $126,170.00

Master's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferences

• Ability to learn scripting in Linux (bash shell) and Windows (Powershell). Some experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn SQL. Some experience is preferred.
• Ability and eagerness to learn how to create visualizations. Experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn HTML, CSS, and/or other web related tools. Some experience is preferred.
• Experience with SAS, R, and/or Python is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.