Job Location: Ann Arbor, MI
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Analyze synchronized neural activity and behavior data, including implementing and customizing open-source pipelines for the analysis of in vivo calcium imaging in freely behaving mice; create new data analysis pipelines in Python to answer experimental questions in behavioral and computational neuroscience; create interactive visualization dashboards that integrate neural activity and behavior data; assist lab members and the PI in statistical planning and analysis of projects based on the expected constraints related to hardware, animal behavior, and expected results; construct, maintain and modify (when necessary) the laboratory computing infrastructure to fit evolving needs; & assist the PI and lab personnel in the reporting of computational results in abstracts, manuscripts and grant applications.
Required Qualifications*
Master’s in computer science or data science + 2 years of experience: Using R & Python to design and implement statistical models to analyze behavior, including Generalized Linear Models, Logistic Regression, and Multilevel Regression Models; utilizing Python automation for data cleaning and pattern extraction; & developing interactive visualization from statistical models.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
Job Opening ID
224485
Working Title
Data Scientist
Job Title
Research Area Specialist Assoc
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Michigan Neuroscience Inst
Posting Begin/End Date
10/03/2022 – 10/10/2022
Career Interest
Research
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