Data Scientist

Title: Data Scientist - WHSC, Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES)

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Primarily Remote 

Job Description:

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Description

The Data Scientist will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of data pipelines, analytics, and AI-driven solutions supporting the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), https://mycares.net. This role partners with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights, build scalable systems, and modernize workflows using cloud-based and AI-enabled The CARES Data Scientist is adept at using large data sets and models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action using predictive algorithms and effectively uses data to communicate with stakeholders. They will conduct statistical analyses on large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. Deploy models and analytics solutions into production environments. Support automation of data ingestion, validation, and workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBITILIES:

• The Research Data Scientist is responsible for mining and analyzing data from various internal and external data sources in support of Emory's healthcare, research, and/or teaching missions.
• They work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that leverage data, AI and advanced analytics tools to solve clinical and operational problems and/or answer research questions.
• The Research Data Scientist is adept at using large data sets and models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action using predictive algorithms and effectively uses data to communicate with stakeholders.
• They will conduct statistical analyses on large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• They actively direct and participate in training and data adoption activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative and 3 years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience building production-grade data systems.
• Experience with real-time or near-real-time data systems.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources and APIs.
• Familiarity with healthcare, EMS, or public health data.
• Experience with data quality automation and validation pipelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with AI/ML, including NLP or applied Al workflows.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Proficiency with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience with modernizing workflows to improve operational efficiencies.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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