VA Boston Healthcare System Hiring for Data Scientist – Medical Imaging Research Job at Brockton, MA Full Time

Data Scientist – Medical Imaging Research

VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Come join us in Boston at The VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS), New England’s premier referral center for Veterans’ healthcare. VABHS is the largest recipient of VA research funds in the nation

Our research group at VABHS has a full-time Data Scientist – Medical Imaging Research opening for individuals who love working with data and want to use their data science skills to help VA researchers conduct high-impact research that expands our understanding of human health and improves healthcare outcomes for Veterans. You will join a strong, collegial, diverse, and talented team of computer scientists, statisticians, and clinicians at the VA. VA Boston is a leading research center affiliated with Harvard Medical School and the BU School of Medicine, and was named among the Top 100 Places to Work by the Boston Globe.

Why should a data scientist work at the VA? The VA has the largest integrated medical records database in the United States, with comprehensive clinical information on over 22 million patients (2 trillion+ rows, 22,000+ columns of data), including large amounts of both structured and unstructured data. The VA also has large databases of genomic and imaging data. Working with our group at the VA offers the opportunity to execute high-impact projects with large-scale real-world healthcare data that is unavailable at most other institutions.

Core responsibilities

• Use advanced data analysis methods (from machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, applied statistics, etc) to assist in building predictive models of healthcare outcomes from the largest integrated medical records database in the United States.
• Extract, clean, and validate data in preparation for analysis, starting from raw data in a large relational database.
• Carry out exploratory analysis and data visualization and summarize analysis results.
• Collaborate with a range of researchers, including clinicians, computer scientists and statisticians to design and execute analyses.
• Assist in developing improved data science methodology in relation to healthcare data.
• Assist in publishing papers on our findings, systems, and methodology.

Qualifications

• MUST be a US Citizen and MUST clear a US government background check
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (computer science, statistics, informatics, physics, computational biology, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming with R and/or Python to carry out data analysis in large and complex datasets.
• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow.
• Experience with image processing techniques and packages such as OpenCV preferred.
• Experience working with relational databases using SQL or willingness to learn.
• Ability to move projects forward independently with moderate support.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for advancing healthcare research through creative use of data.
• Strong communication and collaborative research skills required.
• Familiarity with DICOM standard preferred.
• Experience using version control and reproducible research (git, knitr, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with containerization, cloud computing, high performance computing a plus.
• Experience with electronic medical record data, PACS systems, or other clinical databases preferred.

The VA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ applicants are encouraged to apply. Those who are interested in pursuing an academic career are encouraged to apply and become an active member of our research team. Since this is a federal position, candidates must be US citizens. Non-citizens will not be considered for the position.

If providing care for our veterans is something that appeals to you while enjoying amazing benefits, in addition to working and living in an area rich in history, culture, and recreational opportunities, this position is for you!

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or inquiries, including “Data Scientist – MRI” in the e-mail subject link, through Indeed.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires US Citizenship. Are you a US Citizen?
• This position requires the ability to clear a US background check. Are you able to clear a US background check?
• This position requires Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (computer science, statistics, informatics, physics, computational biology, etc.). Do you meet this qualification?

Work Location: One location