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. 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

• Conducting clinical and data-driven research utilizing institutional and national databases
• Curating and maintaining our institutional surgical databases
• Accessing and managing large-scale datasets, and advancing our robotic/surgical data science initiatives
• Bridging 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 preferred

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.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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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

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0078242. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, 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 at ADZ2TX@uvahealth.org.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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