Junior Data Scientist
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
Dr. Emily Wongxe2x80x99s lab is looking for a motivated junior data scientist to join our rapidly growing Data Science Unit at AHRI and to play a vital role in overseeing and organizing population, clinical, and biological data across the transdisciplinary scientific studies in the Wong lab.
With the support of a Senior Data Scientist, the incumbent will be responsible for: * The provision of data management support in the areas of data collection, storage, quality management, and archive and sharing.
- Generating data types on pre-existing subsets of participants alongside internal and external collaborators.
- Designing project specific tools necessary for each sub-project as well as documenting and organizing raw and processed data in the Wong lab
- The design and development of data dashboards for operational and analytical use.
- Leading the data management and database activities, working at all stages of the research cycle.
- Developing data management service to reflect changes to regulatory requirements and to improve data quality and integrity, including writing relevant policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), and related guidelines.
- BSc Hons in Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, any database specialist degree, or a closely related subject
1.At least six months data management experience as a Junior Data Scientist, Junior Data Manager, or Junior Bioinformatician
2.Some experience in data extraction and manipulation
3.Some experience in working with complex and longitudinal databases
4.Some experience with database development languages and software such as SQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL and MySQL etc
5.Good skills in computer programming, with experience of at least one high level programming language
6. If no BSc, a BTech or equivalent qualification plus 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience as Research Data Manager or Data Scientist can be considered
Closing date for applications: 14 February 2024
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Job IdJD1293976
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned