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Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for a Data Scientist II, School Public Health

Develop and apply computational methods to analyze NGS data sets. Develop and apply machine learning algorithms to adaptive immune system data sets. Contribute to the code base, development, and support of open-source software packages. Assist in data analysis and interpretation for diverse research projects. Help to manage lab servers and computational infrastructure. Document and present results in written or oral reports to other lab members and collaborators .

Experience and Education

• M.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• OR B.S. with demonstrated experience in broadly defined areas of bioinformatic

• Two (2) - four (4) years post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development

Job Duties

• Analyzes and develops formalisms, algorithms and software for applications in biomedical research.
• Develops and maintains software tools and infrastructure for resolving specific problems.
• Performs the development, testing and revision of programs in a team with diverse bioinformatics expertise.
• Advises and assists users and other personnel in analyzing, defining and resolving computational problems.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.