at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Lead Data Scientist
Posting Summary
This position is responsible for aiding in designing studies, developing analysis pipelines, assisting with writing grant proposals and scientific publications, and assisting and supervising students. The data scientist will contribute to short- and mid-term research planning, manage large interdisciplinary projects, and develop new processes and standards for lab operations and data workflows. Additionally, beekeeping/research experience is strongly preferred both to ensure analysis and modeling efforts make biological sense and so the applicant may assist in field and lab work during experiments. This role requires advanced problem-solving across complex and novel research questions. The applicant should be fluent in Python, R and SQL and comfortable working with large spatiotemporal datasets, mathematical disease modeling, and network science. Additionally, the position involves regular collaboration across academic departments and institutions, and will support experimental design, analysis, and writing for other researchers and graduate students in the lab. They will provide training and guidance in computational methods to other lab members and contribute to the lab's strategic direction through planning and aiding in grant writing.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Masters degree in computer science, biology, data science or similar and at least 4 years of experience working as a data scientist preferably in a life science or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Fluent in Python, R, and SQL and comfortable working with large datasets, disease data, raster data and time series data. Experience in statistical modeling, mathematical modeling, and machine learning are preferred.
Desirable Qualifications
Doctoral degree. Ideally, the candidate should have experience working with bees either in a research capacity or as a beekeeper (preferably both).
Anticipated Pay Range
$45,000 - $51,000 at a 0.75 FTE
Other Information
Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Travel to and from worksites required, 75% of full time with full benefits package, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA
Exempt
Union Position
Yes, UVMSU
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
10/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Department
Agricul Landscp Environmnt/51070
Employee FTE
0.75
Employee Term
12
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