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Seattle Children’s Hospital Data Scientist I in Seattle, Washington
Responsibilities: Work under limited technical direction in the development of data analysis and management tools for specialized data and analytics projects. The position requires skills in data science, statistics, and computer science, particularly as they apply to the analysis and management of complex biomedical and clinical data. Job Posting Addendum: Seattle Children's Innovative Technologies Lab at Seattle Children's Research Institute, led by Dr. Frederick Shic, seeks data scientists interested in advancing next-generation technologies (mobile applications, emphasizing remote eye tracking) that assess and predict infant development. The primary emphases of this work are on (1) AI/ML-driven characterization of developmental/cognitive abilities in infants; and (2) robust prediction of developmental outcomes, especially as related to autism spectrum conditions. Additional areas of focus include: biomarker discovery and refinement; human-centered design; eye-tracking methods; and behavioral imaging through computer vision. The data scientist will work directly with Dr. Frederick Shic, a computer scientist by training with primary expertise in eye tracking, early development, and autism research; and will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team experienced with child development, clinical research, statistics, and computer programming/software development. This position involves (1) developing mobile app-based systems and methods that link attention to child development; (2) adaptation and evaluation of eye-tracking methods, with a focus on comparing webcam-based versus laboratory-based eye tracking; and (3) advancement of additional research topics relevant to predicting child outcomes. Experience in any of the following areas is of interest: Mobile Device Development/Applications, Computer Vision, Human-Centered Design, Visualization, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Probabilistic Modeling, Statistics, Computer Science, and Optimization. Strong programming/analytical background is necessary for all candidates. Our research offices are located in downtown Seattle at Seattle Children's Research Institute's Building Cure. We are affiliated with the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children's, the Seattle Children's Autism Center, and Departments of Pediatrics, Computer Science & Engineering, and Psychology at the University of Washington. For more information, please see our website Seattle Children's Innovative Technologies Lab (seattlechildrens.org) or contact Dr. Shic directly at fshic@uw.edu. Requirements: Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or comparable area of research. At least two (2) years of experience participating in data science and analytics related projects or research. Required Credentials: N/A. Preferred: Proficiency in the field of Biomedical/Health Informatics, including extensive familiarity with biological data, molecular biological databases, and clinical databases. Experience with Microsoft applications and tools, including in-depth technical and/or applications knowledge in assigned platforms. Relevant programming and data management experience, including experience with R, SQL, and Python. Min to Max Hourly Salary: $36.75 - $55.12 /hr Min to Max Annual Salary: $76,440.00 - $114,649.60 /yr Salary Information: This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants: This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information: Seattle Children's offers a g