Data Science Consultant
A Bachelor’s degree in a data analytics related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Typically 2+ years hands on experience doing data science or supporting data science platforms and users.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience with Python and/or R.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities, and to ensure a high level of accuracy in work produced is required.
Desired Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in data science or data analytics related field (Highly desirable).
• Experience supporting technology in a higher education setting.
• Some experience working with Unix/Linux in any setting.
• Experience with container technology (eg. Singularity).
• Experience with managing and supporting an IT service.
• Knowledge of interacting with structured data sources (SQL, NoSQL, Object Stores, etc).
• Knowledge of web scraping.
Additional Information:
Please attach a cover letter and your resume as part of the relevant submission specific materials. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.
For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
