Research Scientist- School of Data Science
University of Virginia

Job location: Charlottesville, VA

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-09-02
Req: R0020378
The University of Virginia was the first university in the US to establish a School of Data Science (SDS), in part the result of the largest gift in the university's 200-year history. As a School without Walls, SDS is being established on guiding principles of interdisciplinarity, responsibility, openness, transparency and quality all applied for social good. This is a unique opportunity to join a new type of young and vibrant organization pushing the boundaries of education, research and community engagement.

To realize the new School of Data Science vision, UVA seeks applicants for multiple Research Scientist positions to perform research on projects related to deep learning and imaging, and to develop new methods and algorithms that use deep learning.

Candidates must have a Master's of Science or equivalent degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines. Candidates must also have expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning methods, preferably using deep learning methods including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, autoencoders, and adversarial learning. Candidates must be proficient in programming using python and associated machine learning libraries and packages and have experience in the application of machine learning techniques to image data.

In addition, candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present at professional meetings. The ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students on multiple projects along with the PI and faculty members in the School of Data Science is required.

Positions are one year with the possibility of renewal, based on funding and satisfactory performance.

TO APPLY
PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for 'R0020378'. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For information about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O'Coin at rmo2r@virginia.edu)

Before a formal offer of employment is extended selected candidates will undergo a background check per University policy.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.

NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements webpage.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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