NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It's Work That Matters.
Overview
Schedule: Day Shift
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Senior Data Scientist directs and carries out data-intensive research and development (R&D) aimed at solving meaningful clinical-research problems and developing new clinical-research tools by applying advanced neuroimaging, machine learning and computational methods to large pediatric MRI datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
Consult with Principal Investigator of Research Lab: Define problems and data sets, propose solutions using advanced neuroimaging analysis techniques. (30%)
Research and Development: Design and execute research projects utilizing advanced computational and neuroimaging techniques to generate novel insights relevant to the target pediatric population. Specific duties may include (but are not limited to) data extraction, wrangling, and preparation; design and implementation of neuroimaging pipelines, statistical models and algorithms; evaluation on large pediatric MRI data sets; and dissemination of pipelines/models. (30%)
Publication and Presentation: Produce manuscripts describing research results for publication in both medical and computational neuroimaging journals and deliver presentations to various audiences. (20%)
Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members from diverse backgrounds, including clinical researchers and statisticians. (10%)
Additional Duties: May occasionally perform duties not explicitly listed above that are necessary for the advancement of the research lab or surrounding clinical and research community. Examples may include consulting with or lending support to clinical researchers and planning and promoting research symposiums. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 5+ years' experience conducting data science research, or M.S. or Ph.D. in a STEM field and 3+ year's experience conducting data science research. Publications are a plus. Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with open-source software projects.
Experience with large brain MRI datasets, including structural MRI, diffusion and functional MRI data.
Familiarity with pediatric research and information visualization concepts.
Proficiency in Python, Pandas, and machine learning libraries (e.g., Keras, Theano, Sci-kit Learn).
Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, git).
Passion for data science and staying updated on the latest methods.
Education/Licensure/Certification: B.S in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Graduate-level coursework in machine learning, data mining, visualization, statistics, artificial intelligence, probabilistic models, or optimization.
Pay Scale Information
$104,395.00-$178,963.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you'll find an environment that's alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures - for our patients, as well as for you and your career!
CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
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