Principal Data Scientist – Leukemia

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Texas

On-site

USD 97,000 - 145,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & Holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of algorithms and software for complex medical data, oversee tool maintenance, and guide research projects within the Leukemia Department.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, automation tool development, and collaboration with faculty, clinicians, and industry partners to advance computational infrastructure in leukemia research.

Qualifications

Required: Seven years experience in scientific software or industry programming with a concentration in scientific computing, or five years with a Master's degree or three years with a PhD.
Preferred: Master’s Degree Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field.
Preferred: PhD Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field.
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and development of algorithms and software for complex applications in medical data
Oversee the maintenance of software tools and deployments for solving specific problems
Lead the development, testing, and revision of computer programs
Direct and consult with users and other personnel in analyzing, defining, and resolving computational problems
Manage research projects involving data science methods under the direction of a faculty member or designee
Develop tools for automation and insight extraction
Communicate and collaborate with industry partners to improve data science infrastructure
Provide technical leadership for leukemia-focused data science and computational research initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field

Master’s Degree Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field

PhD Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Algorithms

Job description

Principal Data Scientist

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Leukemia Department is dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of hematologic malignancies through innovative clinical care, translational research, and data-driven scientific discovery. The Principal Data Scientist will play a critical role in supporting the department’s mission by developing advanced computational solutions that accelerate leukemia research and improve patient outcomes.

Within the Leukemia Department, the Principal Data Scientist will lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data science initiatives involving complex medical datasets. The Principal Data Scientist will collaborate with faculty, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to develop innovative analytical tools and software solutions. The Principal Data Scientist will also provide technical leadership for research programs, strengthen data science infrastructure, and drive insight generation across leukemia-focused projects.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience leading data science and software development initiatives within academic medicine, healthcare, or biomedical research environments. Preference will be given to candidates with prior work experience at UT MD Anderson, experience supporting leukemia-focused research programs, expertise in developing automation and insight extraction tools, and a demonstrated history of collaborating with research and industry partners to advance computational infrastructure.

Minimum $70.43/hour — Midpoint $87.98/hour — Maximum $105.53/hour

Work Location: Onsite

The typical work schedule is Days

Why Us?

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and development of algorithms and software for complex applications in medical data
Oversee the maintenance of software tools and deployments for solving specific problems
Lead the development, testing, and revision of computer programs
Direct and consult with users and other personnel in analyzing, defining, and resolving computational problems
Manage research projects involving data science methods under the direction of a faculty member or designee
Develop tools for automation and insight extraction
Communicate and collaborate with industry partners to improve data science infrastructure
Provide technical leadership for leukemia-focused data science and computational research initiatives

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s Degree Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field.
Preferred: Master’s Degree Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field.
Preferred: PhD Concentration in Science, Engineering or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Seven years experience in scientific software or industry programming with a concentration in scientific computing or five years required experience with Master’s degree or three years required experience with PhD.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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