Job DescriptionOverview*This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must reside in California* Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt. Standard Monday-Friday business hours.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Senior Data Scientist directs and carries out data-intensive research and development (R&D). The Senior Data Scientist is required to solve meaningful clinical problems and develop new decision-support tools by applying techniques and models from machine learning and computational statistics to large clinical datasets.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience Required:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and at least five (5) years of experience conducting data science research; OR
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a STEM-related field and at least three (3) years of experience conducting data science research.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred:- Demonstrated record of scholarly publications preferred.
- Previous experience with open-source software projects
- Familiarity with clinical domain
- Familiarity with information visualization concepts and tools
- Fluency in Python and Pandas
- Fluency in machine learning libraries (e.g., Keras, Theano, Sci-kit Learn)
- Familiarity with modern relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server)
- Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, NoSQL databases, etc.)
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, git)
- Passion for data science and keeping up to date on latest methods
Education/Licensure/Certification Required:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field required.
Preferred:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field preferred.
- Graduate-level coursework and/or research experience in machine learning, data mining, data visualization, statistics, artificial intelligence, probabilistic modeling, optimization, or related disciplines preferred.
This is a grant-funded position, in whole or part. Terms and conditions of employment are contingent upon the availability of grant funding, which may be subject to change without notice.
Pay Scale Information $117,936.00-$157,248.00CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
