Data Scientist II or III

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for High Value Imaging (CHVI) in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a Data Scientist to lead data management for radiology research. You will oversee collection and curation of clinical data, map data to research dictionaries, and support analyses with Python and SQL.

Ideal candidates have strong experience with clinical datasets (Epic) and radiology data, plus a master’s degree in a related field. This is a hybrid role with on-site and remote work possibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience with managing large clinical datasets.
• Experience extracting and curating data from Epic or similar electronic medical records.
• Preferred familiarity with radiology data and data management best practices.

Responsibilities

• May supervise the data-to-day activities of staff and resolve routine personnel issues.
• Identifies and implements data science techniques to find data patterns and answer research questions including data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining.
• Composes reproducible workflows and reports to clearly articulate patterns to researchers/administrators.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison regarding data science best practices and methodologies.
• Prepares data sets for analysis including cleaning/quality assurance, transformations, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources.
• Documents approaches to address research questions and contributes to reproducible research methodologies and analysis workflows.
• Organizes and automates project steps for data preparation and analysis.

Skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

Radiology data

Education

Master’s Degree in Biomedical Informatics or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Epic Clarity

Caboodle

Job description

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Data Scientist III

Job Summary

The Center for High Value Imaging (CHVI) within the Department of Radiology is seeking a Data Scientist who will help lead data management for the research program. This Data Scientist will work within a core group of researchers and staff to manage the collection and curation of high-quality clinical data to inform and improve radiology research and outcomes. This position will report directly to the Director of the Sr. Analytics Consultant. This position will provide data management and data analysis to support research operations, scientific grants, and publications. The Data Scientist is expected to develop a deep understanding of the data compiled in the registry and be responsible for mapping of multi-level data to research data dictionaries. The successful candidate will have or rapidly acquire an understanding of radiology data, be versed in Python and SQL, and have a solid understanding of data informatics.

Additional Information

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Data Scientist II or Data Scientist III. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

• May supervise the data-to-day activities of staff and resolves routine personnel issues
• Identifies and implements or guides others in implementing appropriate data science techniques to find data patterns and answer research questions chosen by the lead researcher including data visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining
• Composes and assembles reproducible workflows and reports to clearly articulate patterns to researchers and/or administrators
• Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison to key internal and external stakeholders regarding data science best practices and methodologies and represents the interests of data science
• Prepares data sets for analysis including cleaning/quality assurance, transformations, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources
• Documents approaches to address research questions and contributes to the establishment of reproducible research methodologies and analysis workflows
• Organizes and automates project steps for data preparation and analysis

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology, Center for High Value Imaging (CHVI)

Join UW Radiology and UW Health—A Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927—when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology—the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health’s world‑class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: We utilize state‑of‑the‑art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI‑driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhances investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies. Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education.

Completed Cultural Statement

We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment—one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations.

Compensation

The starting salary for the Data Scientist II position is $90,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The starting salary for the Data Scientist III position is $110,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage or SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience with managing large clinical datasets, including extracting and curating data from Epic or similar electronic medical records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data management, radiology data, and statistical analysis applications including Python and SQL.
• Strong familiarity with Epic, particularly Epic Clarity, Caboodle and/or Epic‑derived clinical data.

Education

Master’s Degree preferred; focus in biomedical informatics, data management, or related field preferred.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J‑1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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