Research Scientist III

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Research Scientist III Long Classification Title Research Scientist III Campus Location Durham Department UNH COLSA Biochemistry, Molecular, & Cellular Biology Summary of Position

Under administrative direction of the Managing Director of the UNH Data Science Core with direct supervision from the Assistant Core Director, and under the purview of the chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, this position will provide expertise, technical consultations, and project management tracking and support for research projects, assume supervisory responsibility for Data Science Core technical staff, and carry out instructional and outreach activities in areas relevant to the mission of the Data Science Core.

Acceptable minimum level of education Doctorate Acceptable minimum years of experience None Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4381FY24 Other minimum qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics, data science or closely related field.

• Prior experience providing statistical consulting and research project design and analysis.

• Proficiency and demonstrated mastery of programming languages (e.g., R, Python).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics applications in engineering and the life sciences. Teaching experience at the university level.

• Demonstrated capability of developing new data analytic methods or adapting statistical methods for new applications.

• Experience in multiple programing languages.

• Demonstrated ability to work in Linux.

• Experience in grant proposal development.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59220 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 26 EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date 01/19/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Grant Funded If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Statistics support :

• Under the general direction of the Data Science Core Director and the Deputy Director of the Research Computing Center, and under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Core Director, provide guidance to clients on all aspects of the "data life cycle" of research projects, including initial consultations, experimental design, direct analysis of data, and appropriate application of statistical methodology and analyses.

Duty/Responsibility

Technical staff supervision :

• Provide supervision, training, and project management to technical staff, (including PAT staff, graduate student research assistants, and undergraduate student assistants) that are providing statistical support and data analytical services through the Data Science Core.

Duty/Responsibility

Instruction & Outreach :

• Under the direction of the Department Chair and with the approval of the Dean, teach up to eight credits per year in statistics and data science.

• In addition, create training materials, offer workshops and participate in outreach programs in statistics and data science, review current research program needs, and establish communications channels for current participants in research efforts.

Duty/Responsibility

Proposal development :

• Assist in preparation of research proposals and estimates of budgets for service providers as required.

Duty/Responsibility

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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