The University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Research Software Engineer to support and drive advanced research initiatives in data science and analytics, leveraging critical infrastructure domain knowledge, machine learning, AI, and big data methodologies to generate transformative insights.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or similar).
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and big data frameworks (e.g., AWS, Hadoop, Spark).
- Experience in applying data science to public and private sector critical infrastructure cybersecurity or related fields.
- Certification(s) in Cybersecurity is preferred, specifically related to Operational Technology cybersecurity and at least one critical infrastructure field.
- Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
- Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Responsibilities
- Leads and executes high-impact research projects in data science, focusing on areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data applications.
- Applies advanced statistical, computational, and data visualization techniques to solve complex interdisciplinary challenges.
- Leads the development of a state-of-the-art data portal for the storage, management and analysis of multidimensional and diverse datasets.
- Leads the development of pipelines and workflows for the integration of publicly available datasets with the developed infrastructure.
- Leverages state-of-the-art big data and AI approaches and develops computational algorithms and workflows for the identification of novel targets and appropriate prioritization.
- Mines and analyzes data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
- Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
Other
- Collaborates with faculty, research teams, and external partners (academic and industry) on funded research initiatives.
- Contributes to securing external research funding through proposal development and grant writing.
- Publishes research findings in top-tier academic journals and present at leading conferences.
- Supports a collaborative, inclusive research environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Excellent communication, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
