Data Scientist

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Full Time

Senior

100k-125k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. It offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia, with a rich tradition and a focus on interdisciplinary scholarship. The university provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, tuition benefits, retirement plans, and various wellness and professional development resources. The role involves applying data science tools and methods to research tasks, collaborating with faculty and staff, and managing data analysis projects in a highly academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Applying data science tools and methods to research tasks.
Collecting and extracting data using various data extraction tools such as web-scraping and data mining.
Carrying out data management, visualization, wrangling, and analysis tasks independently.
Assisting faculty, staff, and other academic workers with collaborative high-density data projects, including organizing tasks and workflows.
Troubleshooting issues and identifying solutions.
Developing and applying advanced data analysis techniques.
Leading international collaborations.
Developing and maintaining reproducible analytic pipelines.
Public-facing presentation of data.
Supervising staff and trainees.

Requirements

Master's degree and minimum 1-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in software design, biomedical, psychological research, or data science.
Extensive experience with programming and analysis languages including R and Python.
Facility with learning new technical skills independently.
Experience with specialized meta-analytic tools is strongly preferred.
Background check required.
Position contingent on funding.

Nice to Have

Ph.D. degree.
Significant domain expertise in psychedelics, clinical trials, and neuroimaging biomarkers.

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher preferred.
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with programming languages such as R and Python.
Experience with meta-analytic tools is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, behavioral health, prescription, and life insurance benefits.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Generous retirement plans with various investment options.
Substantial time off and leave benefits.
Long-term care insurance options.
Wellness and work-life resources.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to university resources including libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational activities.
Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, and other services.
Flexible work hours and arrangements.
Home ownership assistance for eligible employees.
Adoption expense reimbursement.

Working at University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania values interdisciplinary scholarship, innovation, and a collaborative academic environment. It emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, offering extensive resources and benefits to support its faculty and staff.

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