Health Informatics Data Scientist

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, Apache Hadoop, MATLAB Programming, MapReduce, R Programming, GPUs, SAS, Probabilistic Graphical Models, Markov models

Job Description

The NorthTide Group is seeking a Health Informatics Data Scientist to provide support services on a government contract with the National Intrepid Center Of Excellence (NICoE). The Health Informatics Data Scientist will conduct research and development of state-of-the-art machine learning techniques that can be used to better understand the complex effects of concussion and mTBI.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in computer-science or related field or an M.S. or B.S. with equivalent work experience, and with a strong record of scholarship
• Candidates should possess the interest to work in multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to undertake and publish research in data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence at an international level
• Excellent programming skills in Python, C/C++, Perl, R, Matlab, or Java.
• A strong background in unsupervised, semi-supervised, and supervised machine learning techniques
• Knowledge in text analytics
• A strong background in Markov Random Fields, HMMs, part-based models, graph-based models, neural networks, and deep learning required
• Knowledge of modern machine learning and optimization methods, clustering analysis, probabilistic inference, predictive analytics, and dimensionality reduction techniques
• Knowledge of analytical and predictive models, clinical decision support systems, data mining, and the design of patient-specific models is required
• Knowledge of programs such as SAS and SPSS
• Proficiency in standard data analytics toolkits such as WEKA, R, Python, Matlab, MALLET, SciPy, RapidMinder, Orange, etc. is required
• Experience in manipulating and analyzing large data sets using existing technologies such as Hadoop, MapReduce, or GPUs are a plus
• Experience with boosting techniques including AdaBoost, decision trees, and neural networks.
• Knowledge of hidden Markov models and graphical models.
• Knowledge in machine learning algorithms including supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, transductive, and reinforcement learning.
• Possesses oral and written communication skills
• Proven publication record
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

The NorthTide Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers:

• Competitive pay
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement