Postdoctoral Fellow in Data Science

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: 329052 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: P164 Location: St. Thomas Position Type: Full Time 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. For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com 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