Research Assistant

Grade:   T23

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Summary:

The Department of Oral Health Sciences for Temple University is seeking candidates for a part time Research Assistant position for 20 hours per week. Primary responsibilities will be to utilize big data analytics packages to process and analyze large datasets efficiently including training, testing, and validating machine and deep learning, and other artificial intelligence methods. In addition, the Research Assistant will be responsible for data cleaning and manipulation, writing SQL queries, and database management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, informatics or another related field and at least 6 months experience working with research data. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Knowledge of python or other similar programming languages.

*Proficient in machine learning and deep learning

*Familiarity with database management.

*Must have strong written/verbal communication & interpersonal skills.

*Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with

strong attention to detail.

*Must have sound judgments with the ability to make independent decisions.

*Ability to work with others as part of a collaborative research team.

Preferred:

*Master’s degree.

This is a grant-funded position.

Please note this position will work on-site.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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