We are recruiting a Data Scientist in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics
(HOBI) at the University of Florida. The Data Scientist will participate in data-driven research activities
under the guidance of Dr. Yi Guo, Associate Professor of in HOBI. The Data Scientist will work with large
real-world clinical datasets (i.e., electronic health records) such as those in the OneFlorida+ Clinical
Research Consortium, UF Health IDR, and Veterans Affairs. The Data Scientist will be responsible for (1)
overseeing and managing data analysis projects using the above databases; (2) participation in design
and implementation of data science research of using RWD; (3) development of data queries and data
processing scripts to make raw data analytical ready for individual studies; (4) participating in data
analyses and conducting result interpretation; and (5) contributing to scientific reports, conference papers,
and journal articles.

 

Duties Include:

 

CANCER INFORMATICS SHARED RESOURCE

This position will be responsible for providing data analysis service for cancer related research in the UF

Health Cancer Center, by selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer questions and

test hypotheses as specified by clinical researchers, administrators and clinicians. This position will

require expertise in database study design, statistical methods and algorithms, as well as results

interpretations. Expected projects will include design of research and operational databases, statistical

analyses, and development of reporting infrastructures. Providing leadership to domain experts on issues

related to principles of data science and analytical methods. Prioritizing and coordinating multiple tasks so

as to achieve tight deadlines (as determined by commitments to funding agencies), and complying in a

timely manner with administrative requests and requirements. Will interact with a range of experts in

database modeling, and other advanced analytic processes as well as clinical and domain experts

 

VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) RESEARCH PROJECTS

This position will be responsible for fulfilling any research project request from VA, focusing on database

analysis. Expertise and responsibilities are similar to the ones listed in cancer informatics shared resource

data analysis service. Project management, leadership and multi-disciplinary interaction are expected

with this position.

Doctorate or master’s degree in outcomes research, statistics, information systems, biomedical

informatics or related field and two years of relevant experience.

 

In-depth knowledge of health outcomes study design

 

Experience with general statistical software (e.g. R, SAS)

 

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

 

Knowledge of basic principles of clinical and data science research.

 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

 

Ability to work effectively and independently.

 

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.