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Research Data ScientistUniversity of Southern California • Los Angeles, California, United States
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Research Data Scientist

University of Southern California
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
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Position Overview Research Data Scientist (HR title: Research Programmer II) to support cutting‑edge health policy and economics research through advanced analytics, data infrastructure development, and project leadership at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Full‑time, one‑year fixed term (renewable) with hybrid work arrangement. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute complex data analyses using large‑scale health care data (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, commercial claims). Design and build data pipelines, research tools, and analytic infrastructure. Ensure data quality and reproducibility through rigorous quality assurance processes. Manage projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with cross‑functional team members. Supervise and mentor junior staff. Translate complex data into actionable insights to support policy‑relevant research. Required Qualifications MA/MS in statistics, data science, economics, applied mathematics, or related quantitative field (or equivalent combined education and work experience). 5+ years of experience with statistical programming (SAS, R, Python). Experience with administrative health care claims data (Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial). Experience with SQL, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). Demonstrated experience leading analytic efforts and contributing to research projects. Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex data challenges. Eligibility to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available). Preferred Qualifications Experience in health economics, health policy, public health, or similar discipline. 7+ years of experience with statistical programming. Experience with CMS secure environments (VRDC, IDR) and NIA LINKAGE. Experience leveraging AI‑assisted tools to enhance coding, data analysis, and workflow efficiency, including iterative or semi‑automated workflows. Minimum Education Master’s Degree. Compensation The annual base salary range is $106,012.83 – $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employment Type 100% FTE. EEO Statement USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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  • Los Angeles, California, United States

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