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Research Data Scientist - The Pennsylvania State University
Data Scientist
Lead advanced analytics and modeling projects, leveraging Python, R, and machine learning to uncover insights from large datasets. Drive research initiatives, develop reproducible pipelines, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and validate statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address complex research questions.
- Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using SQL and Python, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with faculty and cross‑functional teams to translate research objectives into analytical solutions.
- Communicate findings through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Stay current with emerging data science techniques and contribute to methodological advancements within the research community.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- Proven experience in Python and R for data analysis and model development.
- Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
- Proficiency with SQL and experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsql