Biomedical Data Scientist (PhD) University of Massachusetts Lowell - 4.3 Lowell, MA Job Details Full-time $72,170 - $92,017 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications AI models Computational research Computational modeling Machine intelligence Math Doctor of Philosophy Machine learning (ML) fundamentals Full Job Description Job no: 530253 Position type:

Staff Full Time Benefit Status:

Benefited-Union Campus:

UMass Lowell Department:

Biological Sciences Salary:

See posting section for salary range details:

Applications Open:

Sep 15 2026

Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

We are a highly collaborative group at the Center of Biomedical and Health Research in Data Sciences (CHORDS) at University of Massachusetts Lowell seeking a biomedical data scientist (PhD level). In this position, you will use neural networks, SQL, Python, R and work with diverse cutting-edge health records data and genomics data. Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

PhD in a computational or quantitative field

Experience:

Experience with both the computational and mathematical side of machine learning models.

Skills:

Communication, critical thinking. Able to translate research questions into computational representations of the ideas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of high school biology, interest in learning basics of biology Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. This position is full-time, benefited and in the Grants & Contracts union in grade P18 . Salary anticipated up to $85,000 with formal range minimum: $72,170 with 25th quartile: $82,093 and midpoint of $92,017. This position is contingent upon funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received. Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.