Data Scientist, Intermediate

Northern Arizona University • Flagstaff, AZ • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7148652

rData Scientist, Intermediate

rNorthern Arizona University

rSpecial Information

This position is subject to the availability of funding. The

incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

About the Department/College

The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is recruiting for a highly skilled, dynamic individual to join their team as a Data Scientist Intermediate in the Caporaso Lab. PMI is a security sensitive environment and as such a cleared background check and fingerprinting is required.

About the Position

Responsible for analyzing, storing, and managing microbiome and other genomics-based research data, including statistical analysis, informatics, and software design. Obtains, organizes, analyzes, and transforms big data into findings through statistical data analysis. Utilizes computer and data science concepts, computational research, and development principles to contribute to research objectives. Presents data through the use of visual representations to members of the Caporaso Lab team as well as our collaborators and clients including non-technology professionals.

Responsibilities Include

50% - Microbiome and Metagenome Data Analysis

Carry out end-to-end analysis of microbiome, metagenome, and other

genomics-based data, including data management and communication of results, using QIIME 2 and related biological data science tools.

20% - Research Software Testing and Engineering

Perform user testing and code reviews of new biological data science

tools developed in the Caporaso Lab.

Contribute to the development of these tools and data analysis needs

require the development of new functionality.

15% - Support and Education

Serve as a moderator on the QIIME 2 Forum, providing advice and

technical support to our user community.

Co-teach educational workshops on QIIME 2 and related tools online

and in-person.

10% - Administrative

Assist with the development of grant proposals and reports (e.g.,

through the generation of figures and other content).

Assist with the management of projects.

5% - Other

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in relevant discipline.

2 years of research support experience.

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

Preferred Qualifications

Master\'s degree or PhD in bioinformatics or related discipline.

Experience with microbiome and metagenome analysis tools, including

QIIME 2 and MOSHPIT.

Experience with development, optimization, and troubleshooting of

analysis workflows for microbiome and metagenome data research projects, ideally demonstrated through publications.

Experience with the development of software tools (e.g., QIIME 2

plugins) for microbiome and metagenome data research, ideally demonstrated through publications.

Experience teaching biological data science tools.

Experience providing technical support for biological data science

tools.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of statistical concepts and calculations.

Knowledge of machine-learning and data mining.

Knowledge of cloud computing and data warehousing.

Skills

Proficiency with statistical analysis and big data tools.

Proficiency with data related software development technologies.

Customer service skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Abilities

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Communicates effectively, including the ability to communicate

technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical

capabilities.

Compensation

Salary range begins at \$77,871. Annual salary commensurate with candidate\'s qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a crimina

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