Data Scientist

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 4th, 2026

SQL Python Rive

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Data Scientist for University Finance and Administration (UFA) Data Analytics. The role involves supporting financial planning and operational decision-making through advanced analytics, statistical modeling, forecasting, data visualization, and collaboration across multiple university departments to produce actionable insights and high-quality analysis.

Highlights

Support financial planning and operational decisions with advanced analytics, statistical modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.
Develop predictive and statistical models, prepare datasets using SQL and Python, and design interactive dashboards.
Collaborate with finance, budgeting, treasury, and Office of Information Technology teams.
Required technical skills include experience with SQL, Python, and forecasting techniques like ARIMA, Prophet, and exponential smoothing.
Salary range: $71,447 - $109,422, final offer based on qualifications, experience, and available funds.
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Analytics, or related quantitative field.
Minimum three years professional experience in data analytics, statistical modeling, or predictive analysis; a Master’s degree with relevant experience may substitute for experience requirements.
Full-time, exempt position with 37.5 hours per week, salaried 12-month temporary staff appointment.
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, educational benefits, and employee discounts.
Reports to the Assistant Vice President & Chief Data Officer within University Finance and Administration.