Job Description

At the University of Minnesota, we are shaping the future of healthcare through innovative research and advanced technology. We're looking for a Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist to join Dr. Sisi Ma’s research team at the Institute for Health Informatics (IHI). This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in computational causal discovery, predictive modeling, and their applications in biomedicine and health.

Why You Should Join Us

???? Transform Healthcare: Your work will directly impact the future of healthcare through the application of advanced machine learning algorithms to biomedical and healthcare data.
???? Innovative Environment: Be part of a rapidly evolving, collaborative research environment that values independent thinking and teamwork.
???? Continued Learning: Develop your skills in a multidisciplinary team while mentoring and collaborating with junior scientists.

What You’ll Do

???? Analytical Experiments (60%):

• Design and implement data processing and analysis infrastructure.
• Conduct computational experiments to benchmark machine learning algorithms using real-world biomedical data.

???? Algorithm Development (25%):

• Implement machine learning, statistical, and bioinformatics algorithms to advance healthcare research.
• Create software documentation and present findings to stakeholders.

???? Publications and Presentations (10%):

• Write reports and publications based on your research.
• Present findings to customers, scientists, and clinicians to influence decision-making.

???? Mentorship (5%):

• Mentor junior data scientists and foster an environment of growth and learning within the team.

What We’re Looking For

? Education: M.A./M.S. in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Physics, Informatics, or a related technical field.
???? Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or R.
• Experience with SQL or similar database technology.
• Demonstrated ability to write complex code and share samples (e.g., GitHub).

???? Data Expertise:

• Experience with machine learning and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with messy, real-world data and the ability to clean and process it effectively.

???? Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical content to diverse audiences.

Additional Desirable Qualifications (Not Required)

• High-performance computing experience.
• Skills in data visualization.
• Research experience in statistics/data science.
• Published scientific papers in conferences or journals.

Why Work at the University of Minnesota?

???? Top Workplace Recognition:

• Recognized as a Top Workplace by Star Tribune (2021) and Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes (2019, 2020).
• A leading institution offering excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a dynamic work environment.

???? Diversity & Inclusion:

• We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.
• Our team’s diverse backgrounds strengthen our research and the impact we have on society.

Ready to Join a Groundbreaking Team?

Submit your application today to join the University of Minnesota's Institute for Health Informatics and contribute to the future of health technology and biomedical research! Apply online, and don’t forget to include a link to your code samples.

???? Apply now and be part of a team that’s driving innovation in healthcare!