Data Scientist Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

Data Scientist | Tampa Bay Lightning (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis)

Job Summary:

This positionwillwork with hockey datato fulfillgivendirectives as well as the ability to create new projects and communicate results.

This role willbe part of a team-based environment in the hockey analytics department and is expected to work at Benchmark International Arena.

Here is a unique opportunity to createimpactful solutions in agrowth-minded environment and culture.

Thisfull-timepositionwill report to the Director of Hockey Analytics and Associate Director of Hockey Analytics.

Build and validate models for hockey metrics using multiple data sources
Create projects to advance our understanding of hockey
Collaborate with other data scientists, data engineers, etc.
Responsible for communicating the results of projects to coaches and management
May be expected to travel a few times a year for work

Game/Event Responsibilities:

Option to attend all home games

Qualifications:

Computer Science, Math, Engineering or Physicsdegreerequired
Minimum 3-5 yearsof experience writing modern Python code
Experience using Docker
Experience using SQL databases
Experience working with time series data
Ability to write geometric and physics analyses
Ability to problem solve and a desire for personal development
Experience working in ateam-based environment
Familiarity with Git/VCS
Ability to collaborate with others and take ownership of projects
Ability to interpret results and communicate effectively
Ability to understand and implement research papers related to sports and data science

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate Degree in Physics, Math or Engineering
Machine learning concepts and applications
Advanced statistical modelling and knowledge of statistics
Familiarity working with sports data

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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