Job ID: 294610
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA
30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Medical
College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational
experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state,
and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia
Southern University). MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where
students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching
hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate
Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia’s and America’s
children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive
health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with
physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.
Job Summary
The Department of AI & Health seeks
an experienced Data Scientist 2 to join our research unit and provide technical leadership in advancing our computational health research
capabilities. This mid-level position combines hands-on data science expertise with team leadership responsibilities, playing a pivotal role
in establishing our department as a leader in AI-driven health research. This role will lead complex research projects involving medical
imaging, electronic health records, genomics, and real-time patient monitoring data while mentoring team members and contributing to our
growing portfolio of high-impact research in predictive diagnostics, personalized medicine, and clinical decision support systems. Their
leadership will directly enable grant acquisition, accelerate publication output in top-tier journals, attract doctoral students and
postdoctoral fellows, and establish valuable partnerships with clinical departments and external collaborators seeking robust computational
capabilities.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Application
Development and System Design
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of software solutions throughout
the full development lifecycle.
Collaborate with team members to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with
organizational goals.
Analyze complex problems and propose innovative, practical solutions that support research and operational
needs.
Adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies to deliver high-quality applications that advance health and AI
initiatives.
Application Implementation and Maintenance
Support the deployment, maintenance, and
enhancement of applications and databases to meet user and project requirements.
Work closely with stakeholders to understand needs,
translate requirements into actionable plans, and ensure systems operate reliably and efficiently.
Document processes and workflows
to promote clarity, consistency, and knowledge sharing across teams.
Communication
Engage effectively
with technical and non-technical audiences to gather requirements, share progress, and provide guidance.
Contribute to user
documentation and training materials to enhance usability and adoption.
Foster a culture of collaboration by supporting team members,
addressing challenges, and promoting continuous improvement.
Supervision and Leadership
Provide
mentorship and guidance to junior developers, encouraging professional growth and skill development.
Lead by example in promoting
best practices, problem-solving, and adaptability within the team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field with
three years’ related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational
Qualifications
Prior involvement in healthcare, academic operations, or public sector analytics.
Familiarity with EHR
systems (Epic, Encompass) or academic admissions systems (AMCAS).
Preferred Experience
Demonstrated
experience with machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), or AI model development.
Experience working with clinical,
academic, or institutional datasets preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft, open-source, and web standard technologies.
Proficiency
in Python, R, and data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
Excellent communication skills and
ability to translate complex technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F
(work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band:
B11
Salary Range: $56,600/annually – $72,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate
within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 2/4/26 – Until Filled
Augusta
University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or
Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have
been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us
today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review
prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need
to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are
required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required
to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those
candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are
responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business,
etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and
beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and
providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care
institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobacco-free
environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal
Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from
underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us
today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience
and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities
of the role.
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff >
External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you
are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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