Hiring: Research Data Scientist Company: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Location: North Carolina, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:45:46 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Computer Vision, Deep Learning, EHR, LLM, Machine Learning, MySQL, NLP, NLTK, Python, SQL, Spark About the job Experience: •2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills as well as the ability to independently manage multiple projects also required. •At least 2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills as well as the ability to independently manage multiple projects also required. Required Skills: •Minimum Education And Experience Requirements •Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience •Professional and/or formal educational experience utilizing large language models for research, including deploying, tuning, and optimizing open- and closed-source models in local and cloud environments, including high-security or air-gapped environments for sensitive data •High level of proficiency in either R or Python in the areas of machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis, computer vision, and/or graph analysis •Knowledge of SQL programming, data modeling, and relational database systems such as Oracle, MS- SQL , MySQL, etc. •Highly capable of working in a cross-functional team and functioning as lead scientist on research and development efforts – ability to manage multiple projects at once while delivering high-quality work on time •Strong interest in clinical data and desire to develop deep expertise in EHR and claims data; interest in developing deep expertise in cancer registry data standards and abstraction workflows (e.g., NAACCR data items, ICD -O-3 histology/topography coding, AJCC staging) is a plus; prior registry experience is not required •Strong commitment to teaching and disseminating work through writing and speaking engagements, as creating and giving seminars & presentations and authoring manuscripts is an expectation for this position. Qualifications: •Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure. •This position requires a Masters or PhD in applicable field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills as well as the ability to independently manage multiple projects also required. Compensation: •$95,000 - $125,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!