Data Scientist — Health Research & Visualization

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Data Scientist in the School of Nursing on the UT Main Campus. The role provides professional statistical support to students and faculty, applying advanced modeling, data visualization, and data management to respond to routine and grant-related requests.

The successful candidate will design analytic components, write methods and results for manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications, using R and SPSS to ensure rigor,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Data Science.
• At least 1 year of collaborative statistical experience in an academic setting.
• Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, structural equation modeling, longitudinal analyses, and clinical trial data analyses.
• Expertise with SPSS or similar software.
• Expertise with R.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced inferential statistical modeling and data visualization work in direct support of sponsored research and scientific publication.
• Independently designs and conducts the analytic components of research projects, from statistical analysis planning through model development, results reporting, and manuscript support, applying established professional standards with only general supervision from a principal investigator, department head, or research director.
• Creates original code in R as needed for conducting custom analyses.
• Advises faculty and students regarding best practice data analysis strategies.
• Supervises data analysis projects to ensure validity, rigor and reproducibility.
• Consults with faculty and students regarding data cleaning and management.
• Clearly explains data analysis steps and products to faculty and students.
• Demonstrates data analysis in SPSS or similar GUI-based software to support faculty and student comprehension of data analysis steps.
• Writes methods and results sections for scientific manuscripts.
• Writes data analysis plan for grant applications.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

R

SPSS

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science

Tools

R

SPSS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Data Scientist in the School of Nursing on the UT Main Campus. The role provides professional statistical support to students and faculty, applying advanced modeling, data visualization, and data management to respond to routine and grant-related requests.

The successful candidate will design analytic components, write methods and results for manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications, using R and SPSS to ensure rigor,