Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science

University of the Virgin Islands
Location: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Posted On: 2024-12-03
Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science

University of the Virgin Islands

Position Details

Classification Information

Classification Description: Research Faculty

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science

Position Number: 329051

Department: President's Office

Job Description

1.) Development and editing of grant proposals
2.) Co-leading of collaborative, interdisciplinary, biomedical and data science research projects
3.) Analysis of data for the Office of the President, Institutional Research and Office of Research & Economic Development and Research Technology Park
4.) Guest lectures and presentations focused on data science
5.) Co-development of data sciences courses and programs
6.) Supervision of research interns, and graduate research assistants
7.) Database management and development of powerBi data dashboards. In collaboration with ITS
8.) Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1) Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science Experimental Psychology, Statistics or Biostatistics and a referred publication record.
2) Experience with ground water-related research
3) Experience with data management, field research, and hydrologic modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in related field

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to travel for research, meetings, conferences, workshops, and training (following current University and territorial safety guidelines);
2. Must be willing to work outside of standard workday hours (weekends and evenings);
3. Must be self-motivated.
4. Must have the ability to be always professional.
5. Should be able to perform strenuous activity, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and conduct prolonged fieldwork in a range of tropical island ecosystems.

Posting Details

Posting Number: P163

Location: St. Thomas

Position Type:

Number of Vacancies- part time: 1

Posted Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Advertised Job Duties

1.) Development and editing of grant proposals

2.) Co-leading of collaborative, interdisciplinary, biomedical and data science research projects

3.) Analysis of data for the Office of the President, Institutional Research and Office of Research & Economic Development and Research Technology Park

4.) Guest lectures and presentations focused on data science

1.) Co-development of data sciences courses and programs

2.) Supervision of research interns, and graduate research assistants

3.) Database management and development of powerBi data dashboards. In collaboration with ITS

4.) Other duties as assigned

Open Date: 11/13/2024

Close Date: 01/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

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Internal or Externally Advertised?: External

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Writing Sample
5. Research Statement
6. Diversity statement

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. List of Publications