Data Science Professional or , Department of Surgery

Position: Data Science Professional 1 or 2, Department of Surgery

Data Science Professional 1 or 2, Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Data Science Professional 1 or 2 to work with Dr. Thomas Shin on robotic and surgical data sciences. The level will be determined by qualifications. The ideal candidate will have dual expertise in clinical surgery/surgical diseases and data science to support our expanding robotic and surgical data science program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and data‑driven research utilizing institutional and national databases.
• Curate and maintain our institutional surgical databases.
• Access and manage large‑scale datasets, and advance our robotic/surgical data science initiatives.
• Bridge the gap between clinical surgical knowledge and computational analytics, enabling sophisticated analyses of surgical outcomes, robotic surgery performance metrics, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Data Science Professional 1

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum Qualifications for Data Science Professional 2

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience conducting clinical and data‑driven research utilizing institutional and national databases.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt‑level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Position Information

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

Application Process

Application review will begin after November 23, 2025. Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0078242. Complete an application with the following documents and upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third‑party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Thomas Shin  questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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