Sr. Data Scientist

Biocore•Charlottesville, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Biocore has an immediate opening for a full-time SR./PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENTIST to support modeling efforts across the company. Modeling projects cover a wide range of domains including computer vision leveraging game video to detect and understand events, event detection using data collected from athlete-worn sensors, and generative AI solutions to support getting information to end users. You will build analytical tools that use machine learning and simulation to provide accurate injury risk assessment, identify injury risk mitigation strategies, and expose advanced analytic insights to end users. Your responsibilities will include research, design of new models/algorithms, presentations of analytic work to executive leaders and development of analytical tools and user interfaces. The position is based at our primary office in Charlottesville, VA.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or closely related STEM field
Understanding of structure and theory of common machine learning models
Extensive experience implementing common machine learning libraries
Proficiency in R or Python
Experience with rapid prototyping of analytic tools/dashboards using Shiny, Dash, Streamlit, etc.
Ability to understand and implement new models from the literature
Experience interacting with SQL/No-SQL databases and distributed analytics/processing
Five or more years of post-graduate work experience in an engineering, leadership, or consulting role.

Nice To Haves

Background in Biomechanical Engineering
Publications or conference proceedings related to sports analytics
Experience working with professional sports league or team (NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League)
Professional consulting experience involving frequent presentation to executive business leaders