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University of Alabama

Data Scientist III - 527106

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $74K - $100K

💻 Data Science

🗓️ July 28th, 2025

Python

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Data Scientist III. This role oversees data management and integration across multiple agencies, develops ETL processes, coordinates database operations, and provides guidance to other data scientists while supporting advanced data analysis and research projects within the Business Analytics Institute.

Highlights
  • Lead data management and integration efforts involving university, state, and federal data.
  • Develop ETL processes and coordinate database creation, backups, maintenance, and performance.
  • Provide training and oversight to junior data scientists.
  • Collaborate on research initiatives, including the Drug Data Research Center and Alabama Medicaid projects.
  • Use statistical modeling, machine learning, and effective communication techniques.
  • Proficiency required in Python; experience with SAS or R preferred.
  • Experience with large datasets, data visualization, and dashboard tools is beneficial.
  • Qualifications include a bachelor's with four years or a master's with two years of data science experience.
  • Preferred advanced degrees in related fields and strong applied research background in healthcare or public policy.
  • Salary range: $74,200 to $100,200 (Salaried E12) within the Business Analytics Institute.