Senior Data Scientist

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI)- Senior Data Scientist

We are a Boston-based biomedical research organization actively engaged in national clinical trials, pharmacoepidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and -omics research, with strong academic affiliations to Harvard Medical School and Boston University. We are looking to hire a well-qualified Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience, to conduct pioneering genetic epidemiology and multi-omics studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use advanced data analysis methods (from machine learning, artificial intelligence, applied statistics, statistical genetics, etc) for real world and -omics studies.
• Extract, clean, and validate data in preparation for analysis, starting from raw data in a large relational database.
• Carry out exploratory analysis and data visualization and summarize analysis results.
• Collaborate with a range of researchers, including physician scientists, computer scientists, computational biologists, and statisticians to design and execute analyses.
• Assist in developing improved data science methodology in relation to healthcare data.
• Assist in publishing papers on our findings, systems, and methodology.
• Manage multiple Big Data projects
• Manage data flow between VA projects and outside entities

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

• Ph.D in Data Science or Statistical Genetics with at least 5 years of post-Ph.D. experience with data projects
• Proficiency in programming with R and/or Python to carry out data analysis in large and complex datasets.
• Proven record of publications
• Experience working with relational databases using SQL.
• Ability to move projects forward independently with moderate support.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for advancing healthcare research through creative use of data.
• Strong communication and collaborative research skills required.
• Experience using version control and reproducible research (git, knitr, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record data or clinical databases preferred.

The employee must be a resident of Massachusetts upon the start date.

Please note we are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Selective Service

If you are male application born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

No travel is required for this position. Optional travel to scientific meetings may occur from time to time.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic reappointment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston VA Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Pay Range

Minimum $115,000.00, Midpoint $135,000, Maximum $155,000.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.