Posted to IASSIST on: 2024-08-15
Employer: University of Michigan
Employer URL: https://www.umich.edu/
Description
Data Science Specialist (2 positions)
The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS) in the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research is looking for two Data Science Specialists to join the IRIS Research Support Team. You will report to the IRIS Research Manager, and your primary responsibilities will be data development, analysis, and visualization; and support of internal and external researchers who are working with our data. You will bring robust technical expertise and research experience to our team.
Data collection, retrieval, and management (35%)
You’ll be responsible for working with the Research Manager to prepare and manage IRIS’s research datasets. Specifically, you will:
- Write scripts to download, ingest, and update large-scale publicly available datasets in a variety of formats (JSON, XML, Flat files, API calls) from multiple sources
- Extract, transform, and load data into IRIS secure data warehouse
- Perform quality assurance checks, describe, and document datasets
- Prepare data for integration and for record linkage
- Clean, harmonize, and de-identify IRIS data for research use
- Build and maintain datasets for research use
Data analysis and visualization (35%)
You’ll be engaged in hands-on data analytical work. Specifically, you will:
- Write, maintain, and revise programs for data analysis
- Demonstrate creativity in visualizing results, using Python, Tableau, or any other data visualization tools
- Create rapid turn-around data summaries in response to ad hoc requests
- Data structure and feature engineering for machine learning model development, training and testing using parallel processing in a high performance computing (HPC) environment.
- Implement and evaluate shallow and deep machine learning models and classifiers using a range of supervised and semi-supervised techniques.
- Perform quality assurance and validation checks and collaborate with researchers
Researcher support 30%
You’ll deliver high-quality research support to external researchers using IRIS data. Specifically, you will:
- Contribute to data documentation and technical reports for IRIS research community
- Provide technical assistance to researchers working in the IRIS virtual data enclave
- Respond to research data questions
- Assist researchers in file import into and export out of the IRIS enclave
- Collaborate with IRIS technical and research staff to improve data quality, and address research community needs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in programming and data analysis (for Intermediate level) . 1-2 years experience in programming and data analysis (for Associate level)
- Proficiency with Python for data science
- Familiarity with relational databases, such as SQL
Desired Qualifications
- Experience preparing, updating, and documenting analytic datasets for a variety of statistical and computational techniques (e.g. network analysis, panel analysis, general multivariate statistical modeling)
- Coursework or practical experience with computational and machine learning packages (e.g. PyTorch, DGL, Tensorflow)
Work Locations
IRIS offers an optional flexible hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval (2 days in the office, 3 days at home).
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This posting may be filled at the Intermediate or Associate level, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Position at the Applications Programmer/Analyst Intermediate level will be filled at the $72,000 - $75,000 salary range
- Position at the Applications Programmer/Analyst Associate level will be filled at the $63,000 - $66,000 salary range
Additional Information
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Why Work at Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.
Job Location
Ann Arbor, MI
More info/apply URL: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/253027/data-science-specialist
Archived on: 2024-09-05