Data Scientist II - Anesthesiology

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston is a leading institution in healthcare education and innovation, dedicated to improving patient care. The role of Data Scientist II is crafted for those expert in extracting insights from complex datasets. This position supports faculty and diverse clients in healthcare and research projects, aiming to enhance operational and clinical excellence.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Support faculty and clients with data science services across various projects like clinical operations and hospital safety.
• Develop models using diverse datasets, including administrative, clinical, and social health indicators.
• Apply methods such as statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive analytics.
• Serve as a problem solver, synthesizing complex scenarios and implementing practical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with data stewards, IT staff, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate the impact of networking and data warehousing on data use.
• Perform additional assigned duties.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off including holidays and vacation.
• Longevity pay and a comprehensive retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial, legal, and mental health counseling services.
• Discounted gym memberships and wellness programs.
• Various employee discounts and resources for child and elder care.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency with statistical software and data programming languages such as R, SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• Effective communication skills for written, oral, and interpersonal interactions.

You would benefit from having:

• Ability to work with various data formats such as XML, JSON, and CSV.
• Experience with big data frameworks like Hadoop.

This security-sensitive position must comply with the Texas Education Code § 51.215, and requires permanent residency in Texas.