COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST

COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTIST

**University of Alabama at Birmingham **

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks to hire Computational Scientist. We are seeking a candidate with proven expertise in both frontend and backend web development, particularly in Python. The Computational Scientist will play a crucial role in developing innovative computational methods and providing solutions that leverage a variety of techniques, including mathematical theories and engineering principles. This position will also involve collaboration with team members to address complex challenges effectively.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in problem assessment, analysis, and development of computational methods or procedures, independently evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate methods to the specific research problems.

• Proposes solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

• Optimizes and extends algorithms, analysis pipelines, and software in order to establish and ensure effectiveness and scalability of computing infrastructure.

• Provides consultation for and expertise with computer applications to complex research problems; performs computerized data processing operations and statistical analyses of research data; creates visualizations of results.

• Performs code review, analysis review, and writes summary reports to collaborators.

• Prepares figures for publication and helps to write manuscripts.

• Presents results internally and to collaborators and other groups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop computational methods and effectively resolve research problems utilizing multiple scientific methodologies.

• Partner with colleagues to address complex issues through evaluation and problem assessment.

• Conduct advanced research in computational science, including developing new algorithms, models, or simulations to address complex scientific problems.

• Enhance and expand algorithms and software to guarantee efficiency and provide consulting services regarding computer applications

• Perform computerized data processing, conduct analysis and reviews, and generate reports to present pertinent information to various groups.

• Provide technical support and expertise in computational modeling and simulation tools to other researchers and departments.

• Perform other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics: **

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed

• Ability to troubleshoot problems and construct solutions

• Consulting skills

• Ability to analyze, interpret and display statistical data

• Thorough knowledge of organization or research specific computer application programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants with relevant degrees - Computer Science, Biosystem Engineering

• Skills - Data Analysis, Consulting, Research Knowledge

Salary Range : $85,600 - $139,100