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Gonzaga University

Data Scientist

Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254


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Required Application Materials:Cover Letter, with statements including but not limited to:

Demonstrated experiences and skills for prototyping and creativity in the specialized knowledge fieldInterdisciplinary collaboration or teamwork experiencesPersonal traits and professional aspiration that fit the newly created

CV/ResumeWho We AreAt Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.Department: Institute for Informatics and Applied TechnologyWork Schedule: Full time, hours are flexibleEmployment Status: RegularJob PurposeMultiple staff positions are open in the Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology (IIAT) to help drive faculty, students, and community innovations via responsible AI and data science practices. This position, Data Scientist, as an AI Factory engineering staff, is responsible for researching and developing Data Science algorithms and codes for faculty and students across Gonzaga University as well as community partners.Essential FunctionsInvestigate and Develop Data Science algorithms and code for Partners

Actively work with GU faculty, students, staff, and other partners to investigate and develop specialized data science algorithms and codes for research, teaching, and business operations.Independently develop custom data science prototype codes that fit partner’s needs.Assist partners to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to use and expand upon the prototypes.

Research and report data science advances

Proactively and independently explore and attain specialized data science advances and technologies from a variety of sources.Independently apply attained data science advances to support partners’ research, teaching, and business operation needs.Independently and regularly investigate data science advances and report such advances with the Director and the other AI Factory staff.Work closely with the Director and partners to disseminate research findings through paper writing and assess commercialization viability.

Develop training and learning material

Independently design data science exercises that will provide experiential learning experience for the learners who may have diverse background in different sessions.Collaborate with the Director and other AI Factory staff to develop training exercises and material for faculty, students, staff, and extended partners.Assist in delivery and assessment of the training and learning sessions.

Supervise student assistants for AI Factory research

Supervise student(s) to support the research and develop data science algorithms advancements.Support student learning through mentorship in their research endeavors.

Assist the AI Factory Manager to manage the AI Factory

Investigate, assess, and provide information to the AI Factory Manager to curate computing systems for the AI Factory.Assist the AI Factory Manager to maintain and secure the virtualized environment and best practices in using data science tools.

Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience RequiredBachelor’s degree + three (3) years of related experience or seven (7) years of related experience if substituting experience for education requirement.Two (2) years of technology development experiences in data science.Demonstrated ability for data science analytics / prototyping.Demonstrated intellectual curiosity for continual learning, discovery, and creation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with internal and external partners.Demonstrated ability to navigate in higher-ed environment.Open Date: 11/06/2024Close Date: 11/30/2024EEO Statement: Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO /AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.Clery Statement: Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics: The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report.

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