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Who We Are Looking For  

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for 2-3 undergraduates to assist in migrating preclinical and deidentified clinical data into a modern data lake house architecture to create a scalable informatics platform and an AI-ready framework that supports future predictive modeling. 

This part-time, temporary position is limited to candidates with Federal work-study program award (10-20 hrs/week, negotiable)

What You Will Do  

  • Assist in organizing, cleaning, and migrating datasets into modern cloud-based data platforms
  • Learn and support database work, including data modeling, schema design, and exposure to SQL/NoSQL/time-series/vector systems
  • Contribute to early-stage machine learning and statistical analyses under supervision
  • Write and test simple scripts in Python for automation, data wrangling, and visualization
  • Support version control practices (Git/GitHub) and help document workflows, metadata, and processing steps
  • Assist with small software engineering tasks, such as frontend/backend code (Node.js), UI/UX refinements, and lightweight dashboard prototyping
  • Collaborate with graduate students, postdocs, and faculty on structured data projects

What You Will Bring  

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Management, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
  • Data management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 applications
  • Attention to details, ability to complete tasks on time, communicate effectively with others, and ability to resolve problems with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills  

  • Familiarity with Python and interest in web frameworks (Flask, django, FastAPI, or Node.js)
  • Awareness of database design concepts (schemas, relationships, query basics)
  • Interest in learning modern cloud tools (Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake)
  • Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn web technologies (React, HTML/CSS/JS) and data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Plotly, Power BI)
  • Interest in software engineering practices (version control, testing, documentation)
  • Attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills

Additional Details: 

This position is limited to candidates with a Federal Work-Study Program award. To verify you have a work-study award, please go to your One.IU.edu account (look under Student Center and Financial Aid Summary). If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (e.g., loans, grants, scholarships). This video will direct you to the correct screen. You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services to inquire about eligibility.

 

Learning Outcomes:

Through their work in this position, students will become acquainted with the following profiles:  

  • Problem Solver – Students will collaborate with peers and professionals across campus to provide better learning opportunities for students. Students will gain analytical skills by evaluating current procedures and determining effectiveness through the use of data and research.