Data Scientist I in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Data Scientist I

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002869)

The University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department is searching for Data Scientist I applicant. The Data Scientist I will support research activities within the Choroid Analysis and Research (CAR) Lab as part of the Digital Twin of the Eye project. The incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning models for disease detection, quantification, and prediction using optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging data.

Qualification of candidate: Masters or Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering with at least two years of working experience in AI-based Ophthalmology.

Job Summary

Assists in the execution of research objectives, data collection, and data management. Performs routine procedures, statistical analysis, scientific analysis, and reporting. Integrates data and data sets, performs descriptive and exploratory analysis, and creates routine reports and analysis reporting tools. Utilizes statistical software and adheres to all protocols.

Essential Functions

Primary duties include designing and applying machine learning algorithms for biomarker identification and classification, as well as developing and implementing longitudinal OCT image registration techniques to enable predictive modeling. The incumbent will also perform data preprocessing, curation, management, and statistical analysis of large-scale imaging datasets.

The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams, adherence to established research protocols, and documentation of methods and results. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to technical reports, manuscripts, and grant-related activities.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit at a computer and have strong concentration skills for long periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Data Scientist I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Data Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable