Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Senior Computational Research Consultant
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $139K/yr
4+ years expNorthwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is a leading interdisciplinary research hub focused on the science of science and innovation. As a Senior Computational Research Consultant, you will support researchers by designing and implementing innovative solutions for data collection, analysis, and visualization, while ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
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Responsibilities
Listen critically and effectively in order to understand our faculty’s research needs
Conceive, design, prototype, and implement innovative solutions around the collection, transformation, analysis, and visualization of social science research data
Draft data management plans that adhere to university and federal data governance policies, and create data handling procedures for the team that comply with these plans
Encourage our researchers to adopt innovative new technological tools and methods by developing training materials, guides, and other resources
Provide training and consulting for conducting statistical analyses using standard software and tools
Create and update documentation on resources, tools and data management practices
May lead training sessions on topics that promote responsible data stewardship
May mentor and coach junior colleagues and Research Fellows, as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (M.A. or M.S. minimum, Ph.D preferred) with a research component in any quantitative field
At least 4 years experience in roles that require working with data, performing academic research, and/or writing code
3-5 years experience using at least two of these standard statistical software packages: Python, R, C/C++, Julia
1-2 years experience with Unix/Linux, including scripting
Strong understanding of applied statistics methods, particularly as they apply to computational social sciences, especially machine learning and deep learning techniques
Ability to organize and document datasets intelligently, and to examine data critically for potential errors or inconsistencies
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in an environment with unpredictable work-flows
Outstanding communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients
Commitment to continual learning and development
Preferred
Working familiarity with commonly used machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or keras
Experience using natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to extract information from poorly structured data sources
Working familiarity with version control tools such as git and containerization methods such as Docker or Singularity
Experience implementing open-source and closed-source large language models in GPU environments. Able to work efficiently with large datasets using tools such as BigQuery, parquet, or similar
Hands-on experience with parallel computing tools such as MPI or similar
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development in all circumstances
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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