Job Description

Position Overview

A core role is involved with extracting Veterans' Electronic Health Record (EHR) data from various VA datasets and implementing stringent quality control measures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of the data. These data need to be meticulously cleaned and verified to maintain high standards of data integrity. Additionally, the computer scientist is responsible for linking EHR data with other sorts of data such as publicly available census data or primary data collected in the form of participant surveys. The position requires helping to build and maintain data intake tools such as those created in Qualtrics and REDCap. Linking of diverse data sources is done through advanced data integration and matching techniques. The purpose of this work is to create comprehensive, high-quality datasets that can support advanced analytics, research, and decision-making processes to improve healthcare outcomes. The role will also involve contributing to writing and editing of manuscripts, particularly related to sections involving the use of Veterans’ data. The individual will be expected to take on tasks of increasing responsibility over the course of their role with support from management.

Duties/Responsibilities

35%: Data extracting
35%: Data management and integration
30%: Reports and publications
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree with substantial research and publication record.
About the Department
Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $59.62 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.