Job Details

The Data Scientist Research supports the department by developing and applying advanced analytical, statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence solutions across clinical, research, and operational initiatives. This role works with diverse and complex data sources to deliver actionable insights that inform decision-making. Responsibilities span the full data science lifecycle, including data engineering, predictive modeling, and the application of emerging technologies. The Data Scientist translates complex data into clear, evidence-based findings through rigorous analysis, reproducible workflows, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Job Description

Summary
The Data Scientist Research supports the department by developing and applying advanced analytical, statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence solutions across clinical, research, and operational initiatives. This role works with diverse and complex data sources to deliver actionable insights that inform decision-making. Responsibilities span the full data science lifecycle, including data engineering, predictive modeling, and the application of emerging technologies. The Data Scientist translates complex data into clear, evidence-based findings through rigorous analysis, reproducible workflows, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Execute data extraction, transformation, and analysis leveraging industry-standard programming languages and analytic tools
• Design, develop, and validate statistical and machine learning models to support predictive and inferential analyses
• Synthesize descriptive, inferential, and modeling results to generate actionable insights across clinical, operational, and research domains
• Prepare and present analytic deliverables — including reports, visualizations, dashboards, and manuscripts — communicating findings clearly to diverse stakeholder audiences
• Apply emerging artificial intelligence technologies, including large language models, to enhance analytical workflows and support data-driven decision making

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Computer science
• 2 years Research analysis and
• 3 years Experience in SAS or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Concentration in AI preferred
• 1 year Coding or use of AI

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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