Senior Research Data Scientist, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Job description

Job Description

The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective public action.

We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, protected, and actively used.

CPHDS aims to strengthen agency wide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights.

A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.



DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-Design and conduct research that strengthens public health insights and actions through the use of data scientific methods, especially AI/ML methods.


-Serve as a technical leader in modern public health analytics, guiding the methodologies that best address CPHDS and agency analytic agendas.


-Collaborate with CPHDS data engineers, product developers, product managers, and IT to develop and launch public health analytic solutions for the Agency and the public health community at-large.


-Provide theoretical and technical support for data science and machine learning research and operations at the Agency, when needed.


-Identify and/or develop AI/ML methods and/or practices that incorporate health equity perspectives; promote them to agency's analysts, data scientists, and data engineers through trainings and/or reports.


-Supervise junior data scientist whose activities contribute to data modernization efforts, research, and operations.


-Promote data analytic capacity and best practices in the agency via training and consultation.


-Collaborate with internal and external researchers and analysts for various research projects.


-Author reports, presentations, and scientific papers based on analyses.



PREFERRED SKILLS:
-A minimum of 5 years of experience in performing statistical analyses and scientific research in epidemiology and/or health sciences, including health equity.
-High fluency in the Python programming language is required, with proficiency in one of the deep-learning frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow.
-Experience in the development or deployment of foundation models.
-Advanced knowledge and experience in data wrangling, analysis, and visualization.
-Ability to work with staff at all levels and to communicate complex technical knowledge in language that is understood at every level.
-PhD in quantitative field preferred.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.


o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.


o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.


- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.



Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.



Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

1.

For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.


To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1.

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3.

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above.

However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in 2 above.

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in 1 and 2 above.



NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information


The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $106,117.00
Salary Max: $122,034.00

Required Skill Profession

Other General