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# Associate Data Scientist

- **Company:** The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $132,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computational Biology, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Github, Python (Programming Language), Monte Carlo Methods, Information Technology, Markov
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mdanderson.org/about/apply

## About the Role

Required: Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Two years Scientific software or industry development/analysis.

Preferred: Prior experience with Markov decision processing or Monte Carlo simulation/modeling.

## Description

Mathematical Modeling

 * Develop mathematical and optimization models to support cancer-related research.

 * Implement optimization algorithms to solve analytical models to optimality.

 * Validate analytical models using data from national and regional cancer registries and clinical trials.

 * Maintain and update models to reflect evolving clinical practices.

 * Learn and apply new optimization and approximation methods for efficient model solving.

Simulation Modeling

 * Build microsimulation or Monte Carlo simulation models of disease progression and cancer care processes.

 * Validate simulation models using observational registry data and clinical trial data.

 * Maintain and update simulation models as clinical standards evolve.

Data Analysis & Management

 * Perform basic and advanced statistical analyses under guidance from statistical analysts.

 * Assist faculty with the development of statistical methods for risk assessment and prediction.

 * Manage datasets from national and regional cancer registries, clinical trials, medical billing systems, national surveys, and large claims databases including IBM MarketScan, Optum Clinformatics, and Medicare.

 * Coordinate multiple concurrent projects efficiently.

Research, Training & Reporting

 * Conduct literature reviews and learn relevant medical terminology.

 * Support selection of study design, cohort definition, data analysis, and interpretation of results.

 * Present at monthly lab meetings and assist in training trainees to use models and code.

 * Prepare tables, figures, text summaries, memos, and components of scientific manuscripts.

Computer Programming

 * Develop computer code for data analyses, mathematical models, and simulation models using Julia, R, and Python.

 * Create and maintain online code repositories using GitHub., This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.


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