Data Scientist III

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program (TRS)

Parental Leave

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a position focused on developing algorithms, software, and analysis workflows for biomedical and clinical research.

The role involves designing formalisms, building software, and training staff to analyze and resolve computational problems across basic, translational, and clinical research settings.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS, Bioinformatics, (Bio)statistics, (Bio)mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or MS with related background; or BS with relevant bioinformatics experience.
• 2 years post-grad data analysis or scientific software development with a PhD.
• 4 years post-grad data analysis or scientific software development with a MS.
• 6 years post-grad data analysis or scientific software development with a BS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and build formalisms, algorithms, and software for biomedical research.
• Develop and maintain software tools and infrastructure for defined research problems.
• Oversee development, testing, and revision of team programs with diverse bioinformatics expertise.
• Train users and personnel on how to analyze, define, and resolve computational problems.
• Provide oversight for analysis and development of algorithms and software for clinical and/or basic research problems.
• Oversee programs impacting data acquisition, management, and analysis across basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific software development

Algorithm development

Education

PhD in CS, Bioinformatics, (Bio)statistics, (Bio)mathematics, Physics, EE or related

MS in CS, Bioinformatics, (Bio)statistics, (Bio)mathematics, Physics, EE or related

BS with related bioinformatics experience

Job description

Join a security-sensitive role in Dallas focused on developing algorithms, software, and analysis workflows for biomedical and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and build formalisms, algorithms, and software for applications in biomedical research
• Develop and maintain software tools and infrastructure to address defined research problems
• Oversee the development, testing, and revision of team programs in collaboration with diverse bioinformatics expertise
• Train users and other personnel on how to analyze, define, and resolve computational problems
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide oversight for analysis and development of algorithms and software for clinical and/or basic research problems
• Oversee and participate in programs that impact data acquisition, data management, and data analysis across basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or
• Master’s (M.S.) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or
• Bachelor’s (B.S.) with demonstrated experience in broadly defined bioinformatics areas
• 2 years of post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development with a PhD
• 4 years of post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development with a Master’s
• 6 years of post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development with a Bachelor’s

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Security and EEO

• Security: Security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, authorizing UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
• EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community
• Prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status

Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)