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Biomedical Data Scientist (PhD)

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job no: 530253
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Biological Sciences
Salary: See posting section for salary range details:
Applications Open: Sep 15 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

We are a highly collaborative group at the Center of Biomedical and Health Research in Data Sciences (CHORDS) at University of Massachusetts Lowell seeking a biomedical data scientist (PhD level). In this position, you will use neural networks, SQL, Python, R and work with diverse cutting-edge health records data and genomics data.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

  • PhD in a computational or quantitative field

    • Experience:

  • Experience with both the computational and mathematical side of machine learning models.

    • Skills:

  • Communication, critical thinking.
  • Able to translate research questions into computational representations of the ideas.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of high school biology, interest in learning basics of biology

    • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

    This position is full-time, benefited and in the Grants & Contracts union in grade P18. Salary anticipated up to $85,000 with formal range minimum: $72,170 with 25th quartile: $82,093 and midpoint of $92,017. This position is contingent upon funding.

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.

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    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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