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Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is seeking an Assistant Director of Data Science & AI to join its growing Office of Data Science & AI. This position will work in close partnership with the Senior Director of Data Science & AI, representing the office in institutional and cross-functional meetings, advancing key program initiatives, and helping to build the office’s capacity to deliver AI- and data-driven solutions across HCI’s research and clinical enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for a computational cancer biologist or data scientist with hands-on experience applying large language models (LLMs) and AI tools to real-world oncology and genomic data, who is ready to take on a leadership role helping to shape the strategic direction and growth of a new institutional data science function.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a close partner to the Senior Director of Data Science & AI, representing the office and its initiatives at internal and external meetings, and reporting back on outcomes and action items.
- Assist in the day-to-day leadership and growth of the Office of Data Science & AI, including contributing to program strategy, staffing plans, and onboarding of future team members.
- Design, develop, and deploy LLM-driven and other AI-powered analytical systems that enable natural-language interaction with complex biomedical, genomic, and clinical datasets.
- Develop and apply evaluation frameworks to assess the reliability, safety, and performance of AI-generated outputs for research and clinical use.
- Lead and support analysis of real-world oncology data, including applications related to clinical safety monitoring and translational research.
- Translate research and clinical questions into working analytical pipelines, tools, and dashboards, using languages and platforms such as Python, R, and Streamlit.
- Partner with clinical, translational, and computational research teams across HCI to identify, scope, and deliver high-value data science and AI applications.
- Communicate technical findings and program updates clearly to cross-functional scientific, clinical, and executive audiences, including through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.
- Contribute to grant applications, publications, and conference presentations that showcase the Office of Data Science & AI’s work.
- Coordinate annual symposium, workshops, seminars for the Office of Data Science & AI.
- Mentor rotation students, trainees, and junior staff engaged in data science and AI projects within the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Associate Director, Data Science Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
- PhD in oncological sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience integrating genomic, real-world, and/or clinical data using computational approaches.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying LLM-based or other AI-driven analytical tools, including prompt engineering and/or evaluation of AI-generated outputs.
- Proficiency in Python, R, and/or Bash, with experience building reproducible computational pipelines.
- Experience with high-throughput genomic data types (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, epigenomics).
- Strong record of first-author scientific publication and experience presenting research to varied scientific audiences, especially evidence of publication as first-author in implementing LLM/AI for cancer research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate technical work for cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders.
- Postdoctoral research experience in an academic cancer center or comparable biomedical research setting.
- Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, or other applied LLM architectures.
- Familiarity with Docker, Streamlit, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Experience mentoring students or junior researchers, and/or prior teaching experience.
- Experience as a scientific writer or communicator (e.g., research summaries, science journalism, or public-facing scientific content).
- Recognition through fellowships, awards, or competitive funding reflecting leadership and excellence in computational or translational cancer research.
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
PAY RATE RANGE
Pay Rate Range: 140,000 - 175,000
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 11/30/2026
OPEN DATE
Open Date: 10/29/2026
JOB TITLE
Job Title: Data Science Management
WORKING TITLE
Working Title: Assistant Director of Data Science & AI
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK
Career Progression Track: M00
Track Level: M5 - Associate Director
FLSA CODE
FLSA Code: Computer Employee
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
Standard Hours per Week: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME?
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
SHIFT
Shift: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Work Schedule Summary:
VP AREA
VP Area: President
DEPARTMENT
Department: 02274 - HCI Aik Choon Tan Resrch Prog
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- Do you have any current relatives working in HCI? (Open Ended Question)
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
INTRODUCTION
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is seeking an Assistant Director of Data Science & AI to join its growing Office of Data Science & AI. This position will work in close partnership with the Senior Director of Data Science & AI, representing the office in institutional and cross-functional meetings, advancing key program initiatives, and helping to build the office’s capacity to deliver AI- and data-driven solutions across HCI’s research and clinical enterprise. This is an excellent opportunity for a computational cancer biologist or data scientist with hands-on experience applying large language models (LLMs) and AI tools to real-world oncology and genomic data, who is ready to take on a leadership role helping to shape the strategic direction and growth of a new institutional data science function.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a close partner to the Senior Director of Data Science & AI, representing the office and its initiatives at internal and external meetings, and reporting back on outcomes and action items.
- Assist in the day-to-day leadership and growth of the Office of Data Science & AI, including contributing to program strategy, staffing plans, and onboarding of future team members.
- Design, develop, and deploy LLM-driven and other AI-powered analytical systems that enable natural-language interaction with complex biomedical, genomic, and clinical datasets.
- Develop and apply evaluation frameworks to assess the reliability, safety, and performance of AI-generated outputs for research and clinical use.
- Lead and support analysis of real-world oncology data, including applications related to clinical safety monitoring and translational research.
- Translate research and clinical questions into working analytical pipelines, tools, and dashboards, using languages and platforms such as Python, R, and Streamlit.
- Partner with clinical, translational, and computational research teams across HCI to identify, scope, and deliver high-value data science and AI applications.
- Communicate technical findings and program updates clearly to cross-functional scientific, clinical, and executive audiences, including through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.
- Contribute to grant applications, publications, and conference presentations that showcase the Office of Data Science & AI’s work.
- Coordinate annual symposium, workshops, seminars for the Office of Data Science & AI.
- Mentor rotation students, trainees, and junior staff engaged in data science and AI projects within the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Associate Director, Data Science Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
- PhD in oncological sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience integrating genomic, real-world, and/or clinical data using computational approaches.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying LLM-based or other AI-driven analytical tools, including prompt engineering and/or evaluation of AI-generated outputs.
- Proficiency in Python, R, and/or Bash, with experience building reproducible computational pipelines.
- Experience with high-throughput genomic data types (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, epigenomics).
- Strong record of first-author scientific publication and experience presenting research to varied scientific audiences, especially evidence of publication as first-author in implementing LLM/AI for cancer research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate technical work for cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders.
- Postdoctoral research experience in an academic cancer center or comparable biomedical research setting.
- Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, or other applied LLM architectures.
- Familiarity with Docker, Streamlit, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
- Experience mentoring students or junior researchers, and/or prior teaching experience.
- Experience as a scientific writer or communicator (e.g., research summaries, science journalism, or public-facing scientific content).
- Recognition through fellowships, awards, or competitive funding reflecting leadership and excellence in computational or translational cancer research.
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
PAY RATE RANGE
Pay Rate Range: 140,000 - 175,000
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 11/30/2026
OPEN DATE
Open Date: 10/29/2026
JOB TITLE
Job Title: Data Science Management
WORKING TITLE
Working Title: Assistant Director of Data Science & AI
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK
Career Progression Track: M00
Track Level: M5 - Associate Director
FLSA CODE
FLSA Code: Computer Employee
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
Standard Hours per Week: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME?
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
SHIFT
Shift: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Work Schedule Summary:
VP AREA
VP Area: President
DEPARTMENT
Department: 02274 - HCI Aik Choon Tan Resrch Prog
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- Do you have any current relatives working in HCI? (Open Ended Question)
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
Your degree field must match the job description the employer submits to DOL. A master's in applied mathematics supports EB-2 classification; a bachelor's in computer science typically supports EB-3. Misalignment between your credential and the filed job duties is a common audit trigger.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for data science management roles. Firms with repeated filings have established internal processes, which shortens your path from offer to approved petition significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter your Data Science Manager job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that lack PERM infrastructure for senior data roles.
Clarify the EB-2 NIW option before accepting offers
If your data science work has national-scale impact, you may self-petition under the National Interest Waiver without an employer's PERM filing. Confirm with the hiring team early whether they'll sponsor PERM or whether you'll pursue NIW independently, since both affect your timeline.
Request a prevailing wage review before negotiating salary
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets DOL's prevailing wage for the specific SOC code assigned to your Data Science Manager role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level for your metro area before finalizing your offer letter.
Account for PERM recruitment timing in your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a supervised recruitment process before filing PERM, typically spanning 30 to 60 days of advertising. Build this window into your expected start date so the employer's attorney isn't rushing the audit documentation under deadline pressure.
Green Card Data Science Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Science Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in a quantitative field. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree with no advanced degree preference stated, the role falls into EB-3. The distinction matters because EB-2 often moves faster through USCIS adjudication for nationals from countries without significant backlogs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual cap and lottery. A PERM-based green card has no annual filing cap, and EB-3 remains accessible even when EB-2 backlogs develop for certain nationalities. The green card process is permanent residency, not a renewable status, so there's no expiration risk once you're approved. The trade-off is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process actually require from a Data Science Manager employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting in specific venues, documenting rejections, and retaining records for five years. The employer then submits the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. Analyst review times at OFLC vary, so employers should file PERM well before your current work authorization expires.
How can I find Data Science Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Data Science Manager openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than asking during a cold application, because you're targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for comparable roles. It saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who aren't familiar with their own company's immigration policy.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is issued?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change employers as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Data Science Manager roles, the SOC code used in your original PERM filing is the benchmark. Document the similarity carefully to avoid issues during final adjudication.