If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience in providing laboratory assistance to one or more senior investigators, performing various laboratory experiments in support of research programs, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH!Qualifications:
Thank you for your interest in the Health Scientist (Data Science), GS-601-12/13, position at our agency. You must meet the qualification requirements as prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management. All education, unless completed outside of the U.S., must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the education was completed.
In order to qualify for the Health Scientist (Data Science), GS-601 position, you must:
A. Possess a bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position.
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
In addition, in order to qualify for a Health Scientist (Data Science), GS- 0601 at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
1.) working on organizational data standardization, integration, and sharing to assist stakeholders (e.g., researchers, leadership); 2.) modifying applications using programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Java, C/C++, Julia) to facilitate data clean-up, standardization, analysis, and retrieval efforts across an organization; 3.) presenting findings through data visualization techniques (e.g., interactive dashboards, charts, graphs) using programming languages (e.g., R, Phyton, SQL, Scala, Java, C/C++, Julia) or software packages (e.g., MatLab, Tableau); 4.) applying predictive analytics methods, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine/deep learning, or other Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools to extract insights from data.
FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
In addition, in order to qualify for a Health Scientist (Data Science), GS-0601 at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks:
1.) partnering with relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, leadership) to build consensus around data standardization, integration, and sharing processes; 2.) creating and modifying scientific or medical applications using common programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Java, C/C++, Julia) to facilitate data clean-up, standardization, analysis, and retrieval efforts across an organization; 3.) presenting findings through data visualization techniques (e.g., interactive dashboards, charts, graphs) using programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Scala, Java, C/C++, Julia) or software packages (e.g., MatLab, Tableau); 4.) applying advanced predictive analytic methods, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine/deep learning, and other advanced Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools to derive insights from complex data sets (e.g., high volume, multidimensionality, complex structure).
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12966979Education:This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
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