Predictive Analytics Data Scientist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2021
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Enables comparative analyses and integration of large and complex data sets across multiple studies and sources. Responsibilities include interfacing with technology infrastructure to support biomedical research within the Heart Institute and the Department of Anesthesia. Outcomes from dedicated analytic projects should contribute to the growth and expansion of predictive analytics, heart institute and department of anesthesia on a local and national level. The data scientist should contribute to peer-reviewed journal publications, present at local and national conferences, identify funding opportunities, and assist with the development of contracts and grant proposals.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Analysis and modeling of data for single and multi-center
projects to make substantive contributions to the field of
predictive analytics.
- Engage in pre-processing of data (Extract-Transform-Load; ETL) to address missing data, potential noise/bias, and other unstructured data attributes.
- Develop mathematical and machine learning models for prediction
and classification of critical physiological events to efficiently
and accurately describe potential associations that may exist
within the data.
- Analyze data using sophisticated data mining algorithms and methodologies to discover potential patterns and trends that may exist within the data.
- Implement, deploy and monitor developed machine-based learning
algorithms to examine streams of data using state of the art
technologies.
- Support to internal and external research proposals for regional and national funding agencies to contribute to sustainable research goals per JHACH strategic plans.
- Advise on strategies for obtaining outside funds; works with
Heart Institute and Department of Anesthesia staff to structure and
propose new activities for funding; and prepare background
materials as needed for meetings with foundations, government
agencies and other donors. By year 3 this position should be
self-sufficient based on grant awards.
- Contribute to the initiatives related to the growth and sustainability of Heart Institute, Department of Anesthesia and predictive analytics at JHACH to facilitate research specific mission within the JHACH strategic plan. Namely, to contribute to aiding other faculty/fellows with grant awards and publications.
- Remains informed and educated on industry trends, research
findings, and evaluation methods.
- Contributes to a motivated work environment by encouraging collaboration to achieve JHACH strategic goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in data science, analytics, informatics, statistics,
mathematics, computer science, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with progressively complex
data.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with core analytic
methodologies (e.g. regression, classification, clustering, matrix
factorization, natural language processing, decision trees, support
vector machines, neural networks).
- Strong programming skills in environments such as Python,
Matlab, R, SQL or other interpreted developmental languages.
- Minimum of 3 years of exposure to development of machine
learning algorithms and predictive modeling.
- Experience working with open source clinical data
sources.
- Ability to communicate and relate well to people of diverse
backgrounds, training and experience.
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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