August 31, 2022
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Chapel Hill, NC 27599, United States
August 31, 2022
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Posting Information
Department
Renaissance Computing Inst - 637100
Career Area
Information Technology
Posting Open Date
08/31/2022
Application Deadline
09/05/2022
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Consortium Data Scientist
Position Number
20050170
Vacancy ID
S020271
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$65.00 - $68.14 per hour
Proposed Start Date
09/08/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art?
At the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn’t just about solving known problems – it’s about expanding human potential by unlocking data.
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you’ll:
We know that diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of innovation, and we work to ensure our culture reflects that knowledge. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
At the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn’t just about solving known problems – it’s about expanding human potential by unlocking data.
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you’ll:
- Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development.
- Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research.
- Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion.
We know that diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of innovation, and we work to ensure our culture reflects that knowledge. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
Position Summary
The Consortium Data Scientist is responsible for developing and managing biomedical data science research projects, including holding senior leadership roles on those projects. This position will provide data science expertise and technical leadership skills to multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional consortia in which RENCI participates. This position will be responsible for understanding the scientific needs of biomedical consortia and interacting with RENCI technical teams to deliver relevant solutions for these consortia. This position will collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering the implementation of the best practices of team science approaches to collaborative projects. This position is expected to develop research proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and state and local governments that support research at the convergence of domain sciences and data science, as well as publishing technical and scientific articles.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or a
- Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; or an Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional one year of education or experience.
- Advanced level requires an additional two years of education or experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Ability to understand the architecture of the data ingest and analysis platforms and/or systems
- Ability to oversee and manage large multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, and multi-institutional research projects.
- Skill in Data Analytics, including Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse partners, and to communicate technical/scientific concepts to non-technical/non-scientific audiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to diverse constituencies, strong interpersonal communication, and human relations abilities.
- Ability to write proposals and publications.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Ph.D. in computer science, life science, data science, or a related field.
- Experience running scrum meetings and familiarity with agile software development practices.
- Experience with user-centered design
- Familiarity with data curation and data sharing processes and policies.
- Experience with metadata standards for scientific data.
- Expertise with programming in a language such as python or R.
- Ability to develop training/tutorial/webinar content
- Familiarity with NIH awards
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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