PS Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Summary

Research analyst role for healthcare machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) research. Primary roles include but are not limited to: (1) Data gathering, cleaning, and analysis of healthcare data from local and national databases to build ML and AI models for healthcare; (2) Implementation of real-world AI applications for clinical use, including within the electronic health record; (3) Data visualization with report and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• At least one year of experience in research and analytical techniques
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
• At least one year of experience with Python programming language
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and teamwork required

Responsibilities

• Gathers, organizes and analyzes data through interviews, literature searches, medical record reviews and related non-lab methods for use in studies, publications and other research related uses
• Applies ML and AI methods for the analysis of health-related data
• Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources, including the electronic health record, local data sources, and national databases
• Develops and trains ML/AI models for built on modern cloud platforms including generative and predictive AI systems, agentic models, and healthcare-based operational tools
• Creates multimodal data environments and supporting infrastructure for secure real-world AI application deployment, including application hosting, web services, and mobile applications
• Participates as part of a larger research team to analyze key outcomes in medical diagnostics and treatment, hospital operations, and healthcare administration

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment
• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required

Patient-Sensitive Position Information

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.