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University of Chicago is hiring a Research Data Scientist

About the Role

The position involves designing and implementing data-driven solutions to support scholarly research, working with interdisciplinary teams to interpret large-scale data and produce actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute data analysis workflows for research projects
  • Develop statistical and machine learning models to interpret datasets
  • Collaborate with researchers across disciplines to define objectives
  • Clean and preprocess structured and unstructured data sources
  • Apply computational methods to extract meaningful patterns
  • Document methodologies and ensure reproducibility of results
  • Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Contribute to grant proposals and research publications
  • Optimize data pipelines for efficiency and scalability
  • Ensure data privacy and compliance with institutional policies
  • Use programming languages such as Python or R for analysis
  • Work with large-scale databases and cloud computing platforms
  • Evaluate model performance and refine analytical approaches
  • Support data visualization efforts for research dissemination
  • Integrate external datasets to enhance research scope
  • Stay current with advancements in data science methodologies
  • Assist in training research staff on analytical tools
  • Troubleshoot data-related issues in collaborative projects
  • Maintain version control for code and analysis scripts
  • Coordinate with IT and research computing teams

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work environment with on-campus and remote options

Team

Collaborative research setting within an academic institution

Application Instructions

  • Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • The institution is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged.

Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
Python ProgrammingMachine LearningClimate ModelingDeep LearningData AnalysisHigh-Performance ComputingStatistical AnalysisAI/ML Model DevelopmentScientific ResearchWeather Forecasting Python ProgrammingMachine LearningClimate ModelingDeep LearningData AnalysisHigh-Performance ComputingStatistical AnalysisAI/ML Model DevelopmentScientific ResearchWeather Forecasting
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