Data Scientist Associate II-Vanderbilt Microbiome Innovation Center

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Job Summary:

The Vanderbilt Microbiome Innovation Center (VMIC) is seeking a Data Scientist Associate 2 to provide support to the VMIC community. The Data Scientist will work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians in research laboratories at VUMC, researching the role of the gut microbiome in infectious and non-infectious diseases. The Data Scientist will attend project meetings and interact daily on-site with members of the VMIC community on a project-by-project basis. A hybrid work schedule may be considered.

The successful candidate will have had either academic or on-the-job training in computational research related to translational or basic research, especially in functional genomics projects and microbiome research. They must have demonstrable productivity in bioinformatics and at least five years of experience (inclusive of focused academic research training) in bioinformatics projects utilizing Python programming and/or statistical analysis of large high-throughput data, such as with R and Bioconductor. In addition to general bioinformatics experience, we require evidence of significant contributions to projects in one or more of the following areas: 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, transcriptional analyses, single-cell omics profiling, or RNAseq data analysis. Other application skills in bioinformatics, such as methods development and applications such as machine learning or data integration efforts, will be a plus. High-throughput metabolomics analysis experience is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate should be able to work in cross-site teams on deadlines and have strong communication and listening skills. The candidate must be able to manage multiple projects and be prepared to work both independently and in collaborative efforts to complete projects within expected timelines. The candidate should be ready to commit to full data and research reproducibility.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and recommend new approaches for data-driven decision-making.
Leads discovery processes on pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI")/Machine Learning (ML) based approaches to solve complex data problems across a variety of domains.
Provides strategic direction regarding data science and AI in a specific area (e.g., cancer, surgery, planning services, marketing, healthcare delivery).
Guides and educates data science teams to provide unbiased and accurate information, analysis, consultation, and recommendations to support strategic and operational data science initiatives.
Develops analytics tools that can be used by other staff with non-technical expertise.
In some positions, may work with enterprise executive leadership to advance digital strategy.
Makes strategic recommendations on data collection, integration and retention requirements, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices.
Supports scientific projects under the supervision of a designated senior level data scientist or self-direction.
Designs, develops, applies, and modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, extraction, and analysis.
Provides consultative services and is responsible to gather, analyze, present findings to leadership.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nations longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Healths Strategic Directions

, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education :

Master's

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