Hybrid Research Data Scientist: Health Policy Analytics

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,012 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a Research Data Scientist to support health policy and economics research. The role involves complex data analysis, project management, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will bring significant statistical programming experience and a strong background in health care data. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary ranging from $106,012.83 to $125,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with statistical programming.
• Experience with administrative health care claims data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex data analyses using large-scale health care data.
• Design and build data pipelines and research tools.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.

Skills

Statistical programming (SAS, R, Python)

Data analysis

SQL and cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake)

Leadership and mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

MA/MS in statistics, data science, economics, or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

The University of Southern California seeks a Research Data Scientist to support health policy and economics research. The role involves complex data analysis, project management, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will bring significant statistical programming experience and a strong background in health care data. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary ranging from $106,012.83 to $125,000 based on qualifications.