Data Science Specialist

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as one document, with your cover letter as the first page. (Applications without cover letters will not be considered.)

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities*

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

Learn more about U-M benefits.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253027

Working Title

Data Science Specialist

Job Title

App Programmer/Analyst Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-Innovation,Netwrks&Knwldge

Posting Begin/End Date

8/12/2024 - 8/26/2024

Salary

$72,000.00 - $75,000.00

Career Interest

Information Technology
Research