Data Scientist

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Data Scientist to lead data science research in the breast cancer program within the Hematology/Oncology section. You will manage projects and develop pipelines for genomic, pathology, and radiographic data, while supervising trainees.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of related experience, strong Python, Torch and scikit-learn skills, and familiarity with large language models and imaging data.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience with Python, Torch and scikit-learn libraries is strongly preferred.
• Experience with image data or unstructured text data and large language models.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science research efforts within the breast cancer program.
• Develop frameworks for housing multi-modal clinical data (genomic, pathology, radiographic).
• Write and optimize data dictionaries and ML pipelines for data processing.
• Collaborate to implement external computational tools and draft proposals.
• Supervise trainees and prepare training materials.

Skills

Python

Torch

Scikit-learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in computer science

Tools

tmux

SLURM

Job description

BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Howard Research Staff

About The Department

The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.

Job Summary

The Data Scientist will lead data science research efforts within breast cancer program in the Section of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage the program’s projects.
• Develop frameworks for housing multi-modal clinical data – including genomic, pathology, and radiographic imaging data.
• Develop and code data dictionaries for discrete data.
• Write, Implement, and develop efficient code and machine learning tools and pipelines for data processing and analysis.
• Work with collaborators to implement emerging external computational tools for program data.
• Draft grant proposals.
• Develop training material.
• Keep lab's knowledge-based trainings up to date.
• Supervise trainees.
• Perform reproducible genomic data analysis.
• Calibrates data between large and complex research and administrative datasets. Guides and may set the operational protocols for collecting and analyzing information from the University's various internal data systems as well as from external sources.
• Designs and evaluates statistical models and reproducible data processing pipelines using expertise of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference.
• Provides expertise for high level or complex data-related requests and engages other IT resources as needed.
• Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.
• Provides professional support to staff or faculty members in defining the project and applying principals of data science in manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science.

Experience

• Experience in python including torch and scikit-learn libraries strongly preferred.
• Experience in working with image data or unstructured text data with large language models.

Preferred Competencies

• Proficiency in Linux/Ubuntu OS including basic file and user management, ssh.
• Familiarity with tmux, SLURM.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Drug Test Required: No

Health Screen Required: No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

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