Junior Scientific Analyst

We are seeking a Junior Scientific Analyst to assist in delivering data analysis projects which aid in managing scientific research portfolios. The Scientific Analyst will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and preparing analysis, data visualizations, report and presentations which clearly communicate findings
• Collaborating with diverse individuals including other analysts, clients, technology experts, data scientists, and scientific subject matter experts
• Delivering projects on time and with desired quality
• Consulting with clients to identify their needs, manage their expectations and present complex research findings
• Typical projects include reports evaluating a research portfolio, interactive tools for examining a research field, organization or network, and datasets for use by institutions in their internal reporting systems

Qualifications

The best candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Preferred
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analysis with 12+ months of experience.
  • Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, Visualization tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally and collaborate with diverse groups including clients, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
  • Experience successfully planning and organizing work for oneself
  • Ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts between them
  • Familiarity with how science is performed, funded, and managed
• Highly desirable
  • Professional skills in data visualization with experience on R Shiny or similar tools (1+ year)
  • Experience with data science methods, e.g. statistical modeling, text-mining, machine learning, topic modeling or network analysis
  • Experience with AI/ML tools desired.