Data Scientist I

Job Summary: The Data Scientist I assists in data management and integration efforts across the university, state, and federal agencies. Develops processes to extract, transform, and load data into common data repositories. Coordinates creating new databases, performing database backups and restores, user maintenance, and ensuring database performance.

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Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in statistical methods such as regression, longitudinal data analysis, and machine learning. Experience working with large data sets and data management tools. Must be professional in presentation, communication, and work.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree, preferably in statistics/biostatistics, math, public health, operations management or another quantitative program or related field. The combination of experience in data analysis and any graduate degree will be considered. Proficiency in SQL/Python and statistical programming languages such as R or SAS preferred. Familiarity with data visualization and dashboarding tools is a plus. Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic research through peer-reviewed publications. Experience mentoring students or junior analysts in research settings. Experience contributing to grant proposals and research manuscripts is strongly preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

4.34.3 out of 5 stars Tuscaloosa, AL $62,300 - $81,000 a year - Full-time

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