KER Unit - Health Services Analyst - Supplemental

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• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with experience in machine learning with Python to develop multimodal AI/ML models from healthcare conversations combined with other sources of data (e.g., scans, tabular data). The analyst assists with multidisciplinary research analysis using a variety of analytical, quantitative, qualitative, and programming skills, including literature searches, project documentation, data collection protocols, statistical modeling, and graphical presentation of results.

• Build and deploy multimodal AI/ML models integrating textual, acoustic, and visual inputs from healthcare conversations and other data sources.
• Implement, train, and fine‑tune models in Python using packages such as PyTorch, Transformers, OpenCV, torch vision, and torch audio.
• Apply prompting strategies, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration to optimize large‑scale model training and inference.

• Collect, preprocess, and manage complex quantitative and qualitative datasets while ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
• Design and execute advanced data analysis strategies, including statistical modeling, sampling schemes, and evaluation of computational methods.

• Conduct literature reviews on AI in healthcare and health services research.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, visualizations, and presentations of project outcomes.
• Draft sections of grants, abstracts, and manuscripts related to AI/ML in healthcare.
• Identify external funding opportunities and contribute to multi‑institutional research collaborations.

• Manage multiple concurrent assignments, track milestones, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain and update internal quantitative and qualitative databases.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Health Informatics, or related field with at least two years of machine learning coursework and experience (preferred); or Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative background and four years of experience (required).
• Research experience preferred, with previous research projects involving quantitative and/or qualitative focus.
• Competent to work independently in most phases of research analysis with general supervision, capable of developing procedures for performance of duties and performing complex duties within established guidelines.
• Strong written communication skills and research methodology proficiency.
• Logical reasoning and systematic problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledgeable about current health care delivery environment.

• Strong programming skills in Python, with proficiency in PyTorch, Transformers, and scikit‑learn.
• Experience in NLP, speech processing, and/or visual modeling evidenced through previous projects.
• Familiarity with GPU computing, distributed training, and prompting strategies for large language models.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting.

• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting research reports and manuscripts.
• Familiarity and interest in healthcare research and delivery contexts (preferred).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.