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Northeastern University · 4 months ago

Research Data Scientist

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $122K/yr

2+ years exp

Northeastern University is launching a pioneering research and innovation hub in AI through its Institute for Experiential AI. The Research Data Scientist will support the Institute in delivering data science and AI projects, assist in educational programs, and help build AI products to address significant organizational challenges.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting technical solutioning using latest research, technical delivery of projects by defining tasks, by providing contributions (architecting, coding, scaling, and deploying), conducting experiments and synthesizing results

Serve as a technical representative in internal and external meetings

Support in developing technical stack (e.g., datasets, infrastructure) for execution on projects

Qualification

Machine Learning SolutionsApplied StatisticsDeep Learning FrameworksNLPComputer VisionPythonRSQLDatabasesDistributed Data SystemsEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate degree (Masters/PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar disciplines and two or more years of professional experience, or can convincingly demonstrate this level of skill

Experience assisting technical staff in the completion of projects

Experience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders and translating business problems into technical specifications

Advanced applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc

Professional experience developing machine learning solutions and applying them in real-world scenarios

Proficiency with machine learning frameworks and pipelines in SKLearn, Numpy, Pandas, and PyTorch

Proficiency with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, HuggingFace, axolotl

Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use large AI foundational models

Professional experience developing solutions using NLP, computer vision, or forecasting

Proficiency with statistical computer languages such as Python or R

Proficiency with relational database systems (SQL) and object-based data stores

Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications

Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use various programming methods

Aptitude to independently learn new technologies, prototype, and propose software design and solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Drive to learn new technologies, statistical methods, and data manipulation techniques

Ability to communicate effectively across academia and industry

Team player who can collaborate effectively across many teams within the University

Open-minded and assertive when collaborating and working within our team and with other groups within Northeastern University

Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to navigate complex structures and processes

Preferred

Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use large AI foundational models

Experience with distributed data systems such as Apache Spark

Expertise in analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets with various tools

Expertise in hypothesis testing and AB testing

Proficiency in Linux and version control software (git)

Familiarity with Object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C# or C++

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development practices

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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