Data Scientist

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Posted Date 11/27/2024 Salary Range: $36.49 - 76.05 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21087

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Medicine is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to provide advanced computational and data science expertise in support of diverse research initiatives. This role integrates computational theory with practical applications, leveraging a deep understanding of computer science, data science, and cyberinfrastructure (CI) to address complex research challenges. The Data Scientist will develop and optimize algorithms, conduct research on cutting-edge HPC (high-performance computing) systems and technologies, and apply professional programming and computational principles. This position involves the design and implementation of innovative research tools, contributing to advancements in hardware, software, and CI solutions to support the Department’s scientific goals.

Hourly range: $36.49-$76.05

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer / Computational / Data Science, or Domain Sciences with computer / computational / data specialization or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in computation science, data science, statistics, or related field, with computer, computational, and/or data management experience.
• Moderate knowledge of basic and multivariate statistics.
• Demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: HPC hardware and software power and performance analysis and research, design, modification, Implementation and deployment of HPC or data science or CI applications and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to regularly interface with management.
• Self-motivated and works indepen- dently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non- technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators.
  

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.