Data Science Engineer / Analyst - NYU Langone Heart - NYU Langone Health : Job Details

Data Science Engineer / Analyst - NYU Langone Heart

IT/Health IT/Informatics

New York, NY

ID: 1147462_RR00108231

Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Analyst, Data Science - NYU Langone Heart. In this role, the successful candidate will support and develop the NYU Langone Heart Data Hub. The data hub team and engineer will provide support to make better health care decisions using information from available NYU Langone Health data. The task includes gathering, preparing, and integrating data from multiple sources, running advanced machine learning and statistical analyses, and communicating findings in a clear and objective way. You will also be responsible for designing, developing, and managing the infrastructure and tools necessary for acquiring, storing, processing, and analyzing large volumes of cardiovascular data. In addition to your core data engineering responsibilities, you will also have specific AI responsibilities related to cardiology, where you will collaborate with data scientists and researchers to develop and deploy AI models and algorithms in the field of cardiology.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Acquisition and Integration
• Data Storage and Management
• Data Processing and Analysis
• AI Model Development and Deployment
• Infrastructure and Tool Development
• Collaboration and Communication

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities

• Understanding the health system and research needs so as to formulate, solve and restrict the slice of data to be explored.
• Collecting, and integrating data from various sources.
• Performing data cleaning, processing, and validation, in order to ensure its quality.
• Exploring and visualizing data.
• Utilizing deep learning, advanced machine learning, and statistical analysis to derive healthcare system and research insights, and to support predictive analytics.
• Clearly communicating the findings from the analysis to turn information into something actionable through reports, dashboards, and/or presentations.
• Supporting and Improving access to self-serve data analytics.
• Automating and Improving data pipelines.
• Implementing or consulting on projects and research requiring machine learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in a quantitative discipline (Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics or similar field)

At least 3 years of work experience in machine learning / data science

Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R) and machine learning tools (scikit learn, R)

Knowledge of predictive modeling and machine learning concepts, including design, development, evaluation, deployment and scaling to large datasets

Familiarity with computing models for big data Hadoop / MapReduce, Spark etc.

Knowledge of databases (Relational / SQL, NOSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

Good grasp of software engineering principles. Experience in integrating modern software architectures

Knowledge and some experience in operational aspects of software development and deployment, including automation, testing, virtualization and container technology

Knowledge of clinical and operational aspects of healthcare delivery

Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences

Experience working with EMR (Epic strongly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in data engineering, data management, and data analysis, preferably in the healthcare or cardiology domain.
• Experience with data integration from multiple sources (Syngo, data lake, Cupid, and EPIC).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R.
• Experience with data processing frameworks and tools, such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
• Familiarity with AI techniques and frameworks, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• Knowledge of cardiology terminology, data formats, and standards, such as DICOM, HL7, and FHIR, is highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud platforms and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, is a plus.
• Extensive experience developing machine learning models in at least one deep learning framework like TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Significant experience with project ownership and ML model lifecycle development: conception, data collection, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Experience with popular statistical and machine learning techniques, such as clustering, linear regression, KNN, decision trees, etc.
• Experience with distributed training for machine learning models.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Strong background in machine learning theory and the capacity to understand, evaluate and implement cutting-edge machine learning research.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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