Research Data Scientist

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Humanities at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a Research Data Scientist. This position develops, selects, and evaluates computational methods and statistical techniques to solve research problems; collaborates with research faculty to apply advanced simulation, data analysis, visual analytics or other computational techniques to research problems in the sciences, engineering, or other disciplines; develops computational approaches to research, such as more effective algorithms, programming methods, software tools, and underlying systems; and evaluates findings to develop new concepts, methods, processes or systems, or to develop applications of findings to new uses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develops, selects, and evaluates computational methods and statistical techniques to solve research problems
• Collaborates with research faculty to apply advanced simulation, data analysis, visual analytics or other computational techniques to research problems in the sciences, engineering, or other disciplines
• Develops computational approaches to research, such as more effective algorithms, programming methods, software tools, and underlying systems
• Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, methods, processes or systems, or to develop applications of findings to new uses
• Collaborate in the analysis and development of computational methods or procedures
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply appropriate methods to the specific research problems
• Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques
• Optimize and extend algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software in order to establish and ensure effectiveness and scalability of computing infrastructure
• Provide consultation for and expertise with computer applications to solve research problems
• Perform computerized data processing operations and statistical analyses of research data
• Create visualizations of results
• Determine feasibility of goals and objectives
• Ensure quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of assigned projects
• May author or co-author papers, proposals, presentations, and reports
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees