Data Scientist

Data Scientist

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 Position Information 

Posting Number  | S06512P
Position Title  | Data Scientist
Department  | Health Innovation Institute
Location  | Arlington
Position Status  | Full-time
Work Schedule  | Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pmBased at UTA (Arlington, TX) with regular on-site collaboration with Cook Children’s
teams in Fort Worth.
Salary  | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis  | Monthly
Job Summary  | The Data Scientist design, build, and operate robust, secure data pipelines that power clinical-research products, analytics dashboards, and downstream data-science workloads. Partner closely with clinicians, investigators, Office of Information Technology and collaborators’ Business Intelligence teams, and external research collaborators to translate complex biomedical data into actionable insights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Architect end-to-end pipelines that ingest high-volume de-identified clinical, genomic and phenotypic datasets from collaborators’ EHR systems (Epic Clarity/Caboodle) and cloud storage. Build and host production-grade web portals and REST APIs for secure researcher/clinician access supporting role-based permissions and audit trails. Leverage OpenAI LLMs (or similar NLP services) to auto-extract Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) terms from de-identified clinical documentation. Design high-throughput ETL workflows that parse heterogeneous datasets for ingestion into relational databases and cloud-native warehouses, feeding results into downstream analytics pipelines. Design and develop real-time capable analytical systems to integrate with and/or augment EHR systems. Perform systems administration for data-platform hosts, including system hardening, patch management, firewall configuration. Implement monitoring stacks and custom health checks to maintain near-continuous system availability. Translate clinical research requirements into technical specifications, producing clear data-model diagrams, lineage documentation, and data-dictionary artifacts. Deliver data-product demos to investigators, effectively showcasing how pipeline outputs support precision medicine reporting. Champion standards for metadata management, schema versioning, and test-driven data engineering. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent
experience). Seven (7) years of professional experience in data engineering, software development, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
Preferred Qualifications  | Experience with Snowflake, Microsoft Azure Synapse, or other modern data-
warehouse platforms. Exposure to machine-learning pipelines (e.g., using OpenAI or other LLM services). Experience building/maintaining cloud data platforms (such as GCP, OCI, Linode, AWS,
Azure) and data-lake/warehouse solutions, as well as production workload management. Hands-on Linux system administration (containerization, networking, security).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Expert expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) and data-modeling
(relational & dimensional). Proficiency in Python (or another modern language) for ETL, API integration, and
automation. Knowledge of healthcare data standards (Epic Clarity/Caboodle, HL7/FHIR, HPO, etc.) –
preferred. Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices. Excellent communication & storytelling skills for cross-functional collaboration

Other Requirements  
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions  | Will engage with secure computing environments, IRB-protected datasets, and sensitive clinical data workflows. Office, computational, and occasional clinical–research interface settings.
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Benefits at UTA  | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

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CBC Requirement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information  | The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations  | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

 Posting Detail Information 

Number of Vacancies  | 1
Open Until Filled  |
Minimum Number of References Required  | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted  | 3
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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