Job location: Med Sch Richards Building

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-10-16
Req: JR00011366
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Posted Job Title

Data Science Manager

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

This position will assist in developing and maintaining various lab data models, including behavioral information, physiological measurements, and other related tools to integrate various types of high-throughput molecular measurements including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and anatomical data, as well as physiological, behavioral, and self-report data. In addition, will analyze the logical and physical database models and ensure models are in accordance with standards while organizing and curating various data in platforms for analysis, while developing tools for modeling scientific data using machine-learning approaches. Must have working knowledge and proficiency with: relational database management systems, such as MySQl, programming languages, such as Python (using any Web application framework), Ruby, PERL, and Unix (bash scripts). Machine- learning methodologies, such as Random Forest, SVM, Logistic regression, nested loop cross validation, discriminant analysis, statistical software, such as R and SAS with statistical methods, including principal component analysis, survival analysis, multivariate, time series trend analysis, ANOVA, RQMS, and sample size power analysis. Preferred candidates will also have experience computing in cluster environments, cloud computing (AWS), sysadmin experience (Lunix), familiarity with GitHub and experience managing junior data scientists.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain various lab data models, including behavioral information, physiological measurements, and other related data. Will provide support for data initiatives to ensure reliability and accuracy of information loaded into databases.
• Direct the specification, design, and implementation of tools that integrate, search, and display data, working closely with different bioinformaticians, behavioral scientists, and hardware engineers. Will analyze the logical and physical database models and ensure models are in accordance with standards.
• Lead in developing tools to integrate various types of high-throughput molecular measurements including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomics, and anatomical data, as well as physiological behavioral and self-report data. Performing analysis and testing of relational databases.
• Organize and curate various data in platforms for analysis, while developing tools for modeling scientific data using machine learning approaches. Investigate any data load failures or data retrieval issues.
• Develop strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, and implementation of a database. Working independently yet collaborate effectively with co-workers and manage junior data scientists.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Master's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$59,703.00 - $113,435.00

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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.