Data Scientist II

UT Southwestern offers a role for a Data Scientist II in Dallas, TX (onsite), supporting biomedical research from data acquisition through analysis. You will have access to benefits designed to help you care for your health, plan for the future, and balance work and life, including health coverage available day one and Paid Time Off from day one.

What you’ll do

Under general direction, you will analyze research data and develop algorithms and software to address clinical and/or basic research problems. Your work will contribute to computational approaches used across basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials.

• Analyze and develop formalisms, algorithms, and software for biomedical research applications.
• Develop and maintain software tools and infrastructure to solve defined computational problems.
• Build, test, and revise programs as part of a team with diverse bioinformatics expertise.
• Advise and assist users and other personnel in analyzing, defining, and resolving computational problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, (Bio)mathematics, (Bio)statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) with demonstrated experience in broadly defined areas of bioinformatics.
• 2 years of post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development for a Master’s degree; or
• 4 years of post-graduation experience in data analysis and/or scientific software development for a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare, with no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Security and EEO

Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. It prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.