American Institutes for Research

Principal Data Scientist, Healthcare Innovations

American Institutes for Research

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Lead the strategic vision and execution of AIR’s most complex and high-impact data science projects.
  • Design and implement cutting-edge analytical frameworks, including AI/ML models, to extract insights from diverse and high-dimensional datasets.
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor across AIR’s research domains, including education, health, workforce, and international development.
  • Spearhead the integration of novel data sources (e.g., geospatial, unstructured, real-time) into AIR’s research and evaluation efforts.
  • Guide the development of scalable data pipelines and reproducible research environments.
  • Represent AIR in external forums, including conferences, advisory boards, and collaborative partnerships.
  • Author influential publications and thought leadership pieces that advance the field of data science for social good.
  • Mentor senior data scientists and technical staff, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and career growth.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with economists, policy researchers, and technologists to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Social Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 11 years of experience applying advanced data science techniques to real-world problems, preferably in public policy or social impact domains.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and statistical modeling.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, interdisciplinary data science projects.
  • Experience with cloud computing, big data technologies, and scalable infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with ethical AI principles and data governance frameworks.
  • Strong publication record and external visibility in the data science community.
Benefits
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program designed to reward staff competitively and motivate achievement of mission.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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