Data Scientist III

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Data Scientist III to contribute to data analysis and statistical programming. This full-time temporary role involves working independently on projects, leading statistical program development, and applying machine learning methods to clinical datasets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Data Scientist III, Data Analyst, or related occupation.
• Experience with large datasets, including claims and electronic health records.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of data analysis plans.
• Perform statistical programming and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of reproducible statistical programs.

Skills

Statistical programming

Data analysis

Machine learning

Data curation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Job Description - Data Scientist III (25002620)

The University of Pittsburgh has announced a hiring freeze, currently accepting applications only for essential or operationally critical positions listed on our website.

Job Title: Data Scientist III

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary

• Contribute to the development of data analysis plans.
• Perform statistical programming using relevant software for data analysis.
• Communicate analytical findings to Principal Investigators, research partners, and colleagues.
• Work independently on projects with minimal input from Principal Investigators.
• Lead the development, dissemination, and implementation of reproducible statistical programs for multi-state, multi-year studies.
• Assist in manuscript preparation, including creating graphs, tables, and figures for publication and grant proposals.
• Perform data curation and analysis on large datasets, including claims and electronic health records, to create analytic cohorts.
• Apply machine learning methods to clinical datasets to identify predictive factors, including algorithm selection, data preprocessing, model training, and performance evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field, plus 1 year of experience as a Data Scientist III, Data Analyst, or related occupation.

Additional Information

• Offered salary: $81,883 per year.
• The University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• This is a full-time temporary position based in Pittsburgh.
• Minimum education level required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum years of experience required: 1.
• Employment is contingent upon successful background check.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion.