Algorithms, Big Data Technology, Data Mining, Data pipelines, Data structuring, Debugging, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NoSQL, Software Development
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The Data, Analytics, and Research Computing team (DARC) of the Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Research Analytics Scientist. The scientist will draw on both deep technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to facilitate and accelerate academic research at the GSB Research Hub.
We are a specialized research support team that possesses an insatiable curiosity for data, research, and technology. We bring dedication to our work, and a commitment to growth and balance on our team. Expect to work with bright minds on challenging problems, continually evaluate emerging tools, and apply new techniques to solve research problems. As these technologies and research questions evolve, so will your role.
As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work and consult with researchers, faculty, students, and staff in various disciplines on a wide array of technical tasks. Your clients will include GSB faculty who are drawn from a broad spectrum of academic backgrounds, research interests, methodological specialties, and technical backgrounds. As a RAS, you will typically engage multiple faculty clients at a time, and these engagements might last anywhere from a few days to several months. Your role will require you to listen carefully and critically in order to understand the faculty member’s research goals and the obstacles they face in:
You will then conceive, propose, and deliver innovative solutions to these research challenges. Examples of such solutions might include:Machine learning algorithms
In addition to working with individual faculty, you will be expected to contribute significantly on research and development to continuously improve our research support arsenal, depending on your background and your interests. Examples of such endeavors might include:
Please Note: This position requires regular, on-site work at the Stanford GSB campus, but a full-time on-campus presence is not required for this role.
Your primary responsibilities include:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
The expected pay range for this position is $142,000 - $169,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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Stanford, CA, USA
0-2 year
Stanford, CA, USA
2-4 year