Data Scientist

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join the University of Minnesota Epilepsy Institute. The successful candidate will help lead the technical execution of our clinical data infrastructure, playing a key role in integrating multimodal data across several institutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead data harmonization efforts and establish secure, collaborative frameworks that directly impact the future of epilepsy research.

Work Schedule: Hybrid, Monday - Friday, ~7am - ~ 5pm.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, this candidate is expected to perform the following responsibilities with efficient execution:

Infrastructure & Database Design: (75%)

• Coordinate the development of a multi-site data infrastructure platform (including the design of database schemas and scalable architecture) in collaboration with internal and external
  partners.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of automated data pipelines and analytic workflows for multimodal research data.

Data Analytics: (15%)

• Support the development of advanced statistical modeling (e.g., machine learning, and programming) and advanced mathematics to assist in analysis of multimodal data patterns.
• Coordinate the testing and analyzing of hypotheses, and interprets the results of experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator.

General Research: (10%)

• Assists in research and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science to inform solutions across a broad array of functions and business decisions and presents findings.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years;
• Experience in data science and web development utilizing applications such as AWS, Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, HTML;
• Experience in the development of the CoCANoT consortium website;
• Experience in Drupal Lite application systems for web development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow strict research protocols with utmost ethical standards;
• Ability to take initiative and keep track of duties independently, under general supervision;
• Comfortable presenting progress updates and data-sharing strategies in a collaborative, multi-institutional environment;

About the Department

The Epilepsy Institute is a first-of-its-kind institute created to change the trajectory of epilepsy itself. By uniting precision care, personalized therapies, and preventive neuroscience within a single bold mission, the Institute will transform how epilepsy is treated today and redefine what is possible tomorrow. It will serve as a global home for discovery, innovation, and education-where clinical insight fuels scientific breakthroughs, and breakthroughs rapidly return to patients.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.28/hr - $38.47/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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