Clinical Data Scientist

Apple’s Biophotonics Group is seeking a scientist for analysis of clinical datasets. The candidate will join a team of innovative scientists and engineers to design, validate, and implement the next generation of bio-sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with analysis and interpretation of multivariate and time-series datasets, optimizing data visualization for user-facing features in shipping products, and simulation of health-sensing data.

Analyze, interpret, and report on study data conducted with Biophotonics prototypes
Simulate effects of instrumentation error structure and real-world artifacts on sensor outputs
Work with the Biophotonics analysis and algorithm-development teams to mine existing sensor datasets and articulate future study needs
Work with cross-functional partners to develop figures of merit and visualization schemes to optimize user experience
Identify and mitigate potential failure modes, corner cases, and long-tail scenarios.
Explore complex datasets creatively to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and insights

BS degree in mathematics, science, or an engineering discipline
Programming experience in MATLAB or Python for data analysis
Experience with data visualization and development of figures of merit to optimize end-user experience
Experience with maintaining code repositories (Git) and analysis in secure cloud-based environments

3+ years of industry experience
MS or PhD degree in mathematics, science or an engineering discipline
Demonstrated experience analyzing/interpreting wearable biomedical sensor data from humans
Experience with noise modeling, principles of error propagation, and their impacts on time-series data
Interest and ability to learn principles of Biophotonics instrumentation
Experience with multivariate analysis techniques such as PCA and linear regression
Strong teamwork and communication skills

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