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Data Scientist, Center for Global Health Science and Security - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Data Scientist, Center for Global Health Science and Security - Georgetown University Medical Center

The Verena Institute is a research collaboration based at Georgetown University that uses the science of the host-virus network to understand zoonotic disease and pandemic threats. Recently established as an NSF Biology Integration Institute through a five-year, NSF grant, we are expanding our data infrastructure and research, and establishing new programs in the lab, field, and classroom.

Job Overview

We're hiring a full-time Data Scientist join our team to maintain, expand, and improve our ecosystem of approaching a dozen open databases; manage an internal data system tracking a multi-institution field project; and develop open-source software to support data sharing and research. Though not a research heavy position per se, the opportunity includes conventional academic publishing and is one on which a massive multi-institution research program relies.

The ideal Data Scientist possesses strong data science skills (including any mix of data management, R language experience, software and web development, and bioinformatics) and works with our team on long-term goals to advance both basic science and pandemic prevention.

This role has some major project milestones and management responsibilities, as well as significant room for creativity and imagination, particularly in the long term. Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset are a must, including a willingness to work together on complex data problems with a team that includes a wide range of data science experience and comfort - and that prioritizes team culture and diversity as non-negotiable aspects of how success is defined.

Work Interactions

Reporting primarily to Dr. Colin J. Carlson, Director of the Verena Institute and Assistant Research Professor in the Center for Global Health Science and Security/Department of Microbiology & Immunology, the Data Scientist also works closely with Dr. Ellie Graeden and her data science team at the Center on some projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field - preference for Graduate degree (Masters, PhD or similar) in biology, data science, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years relevant professional experience
• Experience with data science in R - ideally including a working proficiency in tidyverse
• Strong experience with version control/GitHub
• Strong communication skills and experience working in collaborative teams

Preferred qualifications

• Significant experience in a relevant field - e.g., global health practice
• Full-stack development experience, including web front-ends and APIs for open data
• Familiarity with genetic sequence data, including both relevant data platforms - e.g., GenBank and SRA, as well as file formats - e.g., FASTA files
• Familiarity with cloud computing
• Experience using Airtable
• Project management experience
• Experience in Python, Julia, and/or C++
• Familiarity with database languages and management - e.g., SQL, dolt)
• Professional experience in the tech industry
• Familiarity with Google Drive

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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