Data Scientist III - Military veterans preferred

Data Scientist III

Job Summary

Job Title: Data Scientist III

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description Contribute to develop data analysis plans. Statistical programming using statistical software for data analysis. Communicate analytical findings to diverse audiences including Principal Investigators, research partners and colleagues. Independently work on projects with minimal input from PI. Lead development, dissemination, and implementation of reproducible statistical programs for a multi-state, multi-year study. Assist in manuscript preparation (graphs, tables, figures) for publication, grant proposals. Perform data curation and analysis on billions of claims and electronic health records, including Medicaid, NVSS Birth Certificate data to create analytic data cohorts (study cohorts). Apply machine learning methods on clinical datasets to identify predictive factors – selecting algorithms, preprocessing data, training models, and evaluating performance to generate actionable insights.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field plus 1 year of experience as a Data Scientist III or a Data Analyst or related occupation.

Offered salary: $81,883 per year.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time temporary

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1


Hiring Range: TBD Based on Qualifications

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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