Position: Data Research Scientist ( fem tech)
Company: Mira
Category: Data Science
Experience required: 2y
English level: fluent

**About Mira**

We are Mira, a leading provider of assisted reproductive technology that helps couples and individuals who are having trouble getting pregnant. We started our company because we want to help women with their fertility journey, empower them with the best technology and information, and help them to reach their fertility goals. 

We know that many women face fertility challenges when they try to start a family. The lack of awareness and information about our own fertility levels gives women tons of guesswork during their trying-to-conceive (TTC) journey. With a focus on personalized care and cutting-edge technology, we are committed to helping our customers achieve the highest possible success rates and the best possible outcomes.

**About the position** 

We are looking for Data Research Scientist to conduct data-driven research in the field of women’s health. The ideal candidate is experienced in data research applications and methodologies used in women’s health research. 

If want to challenge yourself at a high-growth startup and make a difference for women's health please join us! 

**Responsibilities**

- Help to envision the topics that we can do with data mining about to develop future Mira applications
- Research strategies: You will be responsible for developing research questions that are aligned with the goals of Mira's research program, as well as with the broader field of women's health.
- Developing research protocols: You will be responsible for developing research protocols that adhere to ethical standards and scientific rigor. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate research designs to answer the research questions,
- Conducting research: You will be responsible for conducting research, which will involve designing and implementing studies, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams: You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, clinicians, and the marketing team to design and execute research projects.
- Publishing research findings: You will be responsible for publishing research findings in scientific journals, presenting results at scientific conferences, and disseminating findings to the broader scientific community.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest research: You will be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest research in the field of women's health, attending relevant conferences, and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Leading research projects: You will be responsible for leading research projects from conception to completion, including coordinating research team activities and ensuring project timelines are met.
- Ensuring data quality: You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the data used in research projects, including developing and implementing quality control procedures.

**Requirements**

1. Education: A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as women’s health, biostatistics, public health, computational biology, or a related field is required. Candidates with a Master's degree and extensive experience in women's health research may also be considered.
2. Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in research methodology, data analysis, and project management are required. Experience working with healthcare data and applying machine learning methods to healthcare data is highly desirable.
3. Technical skills: Proficiency in statistical software such as R or Python, and experience with database management systems are required. Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark is a plus.
4. Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience presenting at scientific conferences and publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals is desirable.
5. Collaborative skills: The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and clinicians, is required. Experience working with external partners, such as academic institutions or research organizations, is desirable.
6. Domain knowledge: Expertise in women's health research, including knowledge of current research trends, issues, and challenges, is required.
7. Ethical standards: A strong commitment to ethical standards in research, including the protection of patient privacy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, is required.

Overall, the successful candidate will be someone who is highly skilled in research methodology, data analysis, and project management, with a passion for women's health research and a commitment to advancing the field. They will also have excellent communication and collaborative skills, as well as a deep understanding of ethical standards in research.

**Details** 

The role is a remote position, with a part-time to full-time transition, flexible working hours but with some overlap with US working hours.

**What we offer** 

- You will work with a dedicated, highly-engaged, international team of professionals who are passionate about helping couples and individuals start their families
- We have a fast paced and collaborative work environment where we encourage open communication, ownership and independence
- If addition to competitive salary we offer performance-based bonus system based on OKR
- Benefits: paid vacation, holidays, and sick leaves,
- We provide professional development opportunities - training courses, workshops and seminars

**Recruiting process** 

**Step 1** ‘Screening call with HR’  - **Step 2** ‘Assessment task’ - **Step 3** ‘Interview with department lead’ - **Step 4** ‘Final interview with CEO/CMO ’