[Hiring] Darden Research Assistant in Healthcare Data Management @University of Virginia

Role Description

Dr. Elena Loutskina is looking for a data scientist/data analyst with a genuine interest in healthcare research and analytics. The main role is to conduct exploratory data analysis using Virginia’s All-Payer Claims Database (APCD). The APCD brings together medical claims, pharmacy claims, and enrollment data from Medicare, Medicaid, and many commercial health plans in Virginia. This dataset provides a valuable resource for studying healthcare use, spending, and coverage across the state.

• Cleaning and organizing data.
• Conducting exploratory analyses and identifying patterns.
• Preparing tables and visualizations to support research.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to work independently while balancing multiple projects.
• Willing to attack a problem from different angles when the first approach does not work.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and AI coding tools such as Codex or Claude Code.
• Positions are open to students in business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, data science, statistics, mathematics, or other disciplines with strong analytical skills.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing a graduate degree and who demonstrate an interest in healthcare research.

Requirements

• Hourly pay rate depends on level of education:
• 4-year degree: $17/hour
• MA Degree: $22/hour
• Ph.D. Degree (post-MA phase): $25/hour
• Position is remote, but student must physically reside in the United States.
• This position is ONLY open to UVA students.
• Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Encouragement for all interested persons to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.