Machine Learning Research Scientist

Job Summary

Contributes to the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and maintenance of moderately to more complex websites and/or software. Documents development and maintenance efforts, assists in integrating assigned work with other system components, and designs and performs functional testing.

Essential Functions

• The candidate will design, implement, and maintain the IT infrastructure using enterprise-level Java programming language. Requires experience in Java, SQL, and infrastructure system design.
• Ability to track and finish project milestones, research data warehouse development, and reporting to the stakeholders.
• Responsible for leading the clinical data retrieval, data analysis, evaluating different medical data standards including OHDSI common data model (COM) and i2b2 COM. These complex data analysis activities will be conducted using customized Python programming language. In addition, the candidate will also summarize the results in scientific articles and submit to academia conferences and journals.
• The candidate will communicate with several stakeholders, including rehabilitation researchers to understand the demands, the Pitt internal R3 office to understand the Neptune data warehouse operation, and health informatics faculties for the overall strategy.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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