Data Scientist, Senior

Collects raw data, exploring new data sources and building pipelines to access those data sources.

Data Analysis 25%

Develops new methods and algorithms to achieve research objectives, including through the investigation of relationships between disparate datasets.

Explores data sources to determine what data to target.

Addresses key challenges by extracting insight from data.

Identifies patterns and trends in data.

Utilizes programming tools to perform data cleaning (cleansing).

Modeling - 25%

Develops algorithms and models to quality control, gap fill, extrapolate, and predict supply chain behavior using disparate data sources.

Builds and deploys predictive models to perform data analysis utilizing machine learning and other protocols.

Scientific Communication - 20%

Documents and communicates findings using written and verbal scientific presentation and publication methods.

Communicates team’s progress and findings to researchers, Principal Investigators and other research related staff utilizing data visualizations and comprehensive reports.

Trains new staff and provides technical assistance to current non-senior level staff within the field.

Other - 5%

All other duties, including for example training, travel, and project management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.

4+ years of relevant experience inclusive of additional graduate study and training beyond the M.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.

demonstrated excellence in data analysis, programming, visualization, and scientific writing and communication, in addition to specific experience analyzing supply chain and critical infrastructure data.

Salary range begins at $72,445. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship:

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.