Position Number 8150736

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

The Data Scientist will perform detailed analyses of large bodies of heterogeneous omics and clinical data to discover new patterns and insights that impact patient health or augment human capabilities. The Data Scientist should have deep expertise in the methods used to analyze data and deep knowledge of data types, topics, and scientific challenges and approaches that will be used to help inform and define new products, experiences, and technologies. This position works in conjunction with basic and clinical scientists to create intelligence-driven systems to solve complex translational problems.

Key Responsibilities

Participates in multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and recommend new approaches for data-driven decision-making.
Leads discovery processes on pioneering Artificial Intelligence (“AI")/Machine Learning (“ML”) based approaches to solve complex data problems across a variety of domains.
Provides strategic direction regarding data science and AI.
Guides and educates basic science and clinical teams to provide unbiased and accurate information, analysis, consultation, and recommendations to support strategic and operational data science initiatives.
Develops analytics tools that can be used by other staff with non-technical expertise.
Supports scientific projects under the supervision of the principal investigator.
Designs, develops, applies, and modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, extraction, and analysis.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field required

Qualifications

BS, the position would not necessarily require a PhD, as considerable experience in the field would be acceptable.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Office Suite skills, AI/Machine Learning based approaches. Designs, develops, applies, and modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, extraction, and analysis

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 10/01/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29300

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