Asst Research Professional - Data Scientist I - 520239

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Non Classified - Grade NA

Department/Organization: 206205 - Business Analytics Institute

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Assistant Research Professional should show evidence of competence in the disciplinary area of the position and demonstrated promise of moving towards excellence in professional leadership, practice, and/or research and scholarly activities as appropriate for the position. As directed, individuals in this track level independently contribute to the planning and design of research and creative projects. He/she performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. May assist in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals, as well as in research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings. This is only a representation of possible duties and is not an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Department Summary: This is an open submission process for all persons applying for a research position within the College at The University of Alabama. Persons holding these positions are to conduct research with various faculty members on a variety of projects. Positions are non-tenure earning staff positions.

The University of Alabama seeks applications for Assistant, Associate, and Research Professional Candidates. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain sponsored research programs and seek and obtain external funding to partially support the specific research program within the College.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to develop and sustain a high quality externally funded research program. Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher, preferably in statistics/biostatistics, math, public health, operations management or another quantitative program, or a related field. The combination of experience in data analysis and any master's degree will be considered.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster