CMPTL AND DATA SCI RSCH SPEC 3 (Research Data Scientist)
University of California Davis
CMPTL AND DATA SCI RSCH SPEC 3 (Research Data Scientist)
Job Summary
Department Purpose
The DataLab: Data Science & Informatics promotes and facilitates data-enabled research and training at the frontiers of scientific, engineering, social and humanities disciplines, both applying existing and developing new methods in order to solve previously unsolved problems. A highly interdisciplinary, cross-university entity, the DataLab serves as a hub for a community of researchers and students from many domains who are interested in data science and pushing the envelope of research in the digital age. The DataLab provides advice and consultation, short-term services, and longer-term collaborations. It runs training workshops on many data science topics primarily at the intermediate and advanced levels. It holds problem-solving un-seminars, learning clusters, co-sponsors symposia and conferences, and generally fosters community. While the diverse efforts engaged in by the DataLab require a range of programming languages and experience, the common programming languages of the unit are R and C. For more information, see http://DataLab.ucdavis.edu and https://www.ucdavis.edu/.
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Job Summary
The UC Davis DataLab: Data Science and Informatics is seeking a Research Data Scientist to join our team. This is a contract appointment that ends two years from the date of hire with the possibility of extension or conversion to a career position based on performance and available funding.
The Research Data Scientist will support academic research by designing and implementing practical solutions to data science challenges. The Data Scientist will support academic research across the university by designing and implementing practical solutions to data science challenges. This position is responsible for working on numerous diverse, cutting-edge, collaborative research projects, providing data science consultation and services/support for other projects and researchers, offering workshops to train students, staff, and faculty in data science methods and technologies, and developing general, reusable data science infrastructure, methods, software and tools. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of applying statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems and will be responsible for applying statistical and machine learning methods and other data science techniques to real-world problems. The ideal candidate will also be expected to continually learn, share, and problem solve while working with researchers and students from across the university.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$80,300.00/yr. - $147,500.00/yr.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Contract
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
12/26/23
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Standing or sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, operating and occasionally moving computer and peripheral equipment and other supplies (up to 30 lbs); communicate in person, telephone and e-mail, and other online services; understanding and interacting with program output and a variety of operating systems and computer displays.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Maintain a work schedule during core business hours (working hours will vary from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday) with occasional irregular shifts, weekends, holidays and evenings on short notice to meet operational needs, international conference calls, and occasional deadlines or emergency needs as necessitated by project launches, major events, funding deadlines and IT systems availability. Work in an open office environment with multiple interruptions. Occasional travel to off-campus locations. Infrequent out-of-state and/or international travel for training, conferences, and project work. Overnight stays may be required. This is a critical position that includes handling of potentially sensitive data types and is subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
• Master's degree in a data-analytic discipline (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a data-driven disciplinary field), or equivalent experience, training and education.
• Experience involving hands-on data science problem solving with real-world, complex data sets. Proficiency in R or Pytho
• Experience using advance organizational skills and knowledge to organize, manage, prioritize and work on multiple, dynamic projects; and fulfill assigned tasks and projects including learning new methods and technologies
• Knowledge and experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning methods to real world problems
• Knowledge and experience conducting one or more of: Web scraping, static and dynamic visualization, text mining, or natural language processing
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :
• Problem-solving and data manipulation skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills for research, technical and lay audiences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education/Experience:
• PhD in a data-analytic discipline, or in a disciplinary field with significant data science background, or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience working in teams to solve data-driven, interdisciplinary problems
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
• Experience with parallel computing paradigms and technologies for data science
• Experience with software development, version control, unit testing, portability
• Experience developing and leading training and educational activities on data science topics, methods and/or technologies;
• Experience supervising interns.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :
• Knowledge of data-driven research, scholarly communication, and the technical and social aspects of the research data lifecycle
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
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Salary Range
$80,300.00/yr. - $147,500.00/yr.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Contract
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
12/26/23
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4880525
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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