| The Data Science and Analytics Group of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications for a Non-Tenure Track position of Faculty Associate - Research Data Scientist. Your role will be to assist with all aspects of research. The responsibilities will include framing customer problems in a quantitive manner, assisting with data collection/storage, applying machine learning methods to internal/external data sources, and developing data science products/tools that provide Department of Defense (DoD) customers with insights from data. Advances in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics that have produced competitive advantage for commercial enterprises such as Amazon, Google, and Netflix are absolutely imperative if the Department of Defense (DoD) is to turn massive amounts of sensor data into actionable information for commanders. NPS has established the Data Science and Analytics Group (DSAG) to coordinate and focus the unique talent, infrastructure, relationships, and geography of NPS in order to provide an educational platform, research programs, and advisory services to organizations within the Department of Defense that seek to gain insights from data. Data science is a key enabler to our nation’s warfighting capability. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications by January 1, 2019. In your application package include your curriculum vitae and names of three references. Tell us in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and comment on your experience and capabilities. Minimum qualifications: - M.S. or PhD in data science, statistics, computer science, operations research, network science, information science or related degree; 3-5 years of applicable experience required for those holding only M.S. degree.
- Proficient in machine learning, statistical computing, and visualization methods and multiple programming langauges used in data science (R, Python, Scala, Bash, etc.).
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL database technologies, distributed data storage/processing, and cloud technologies (i.e. AWS or Azure).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience in grant and proposal writing as well as budget execution.
- Ability to work independently to produce accurate and timely work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Eligibility to hold a DoD security clearance.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, you are strongly encouraged to: Identify your Veterans’ Preference on your resume or elsewhere in your application package (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, etc...) Additional Veterans’ information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm For more veterans’ preference information, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Your application package must include your education and professional vitae along with other relevant experiences. Tell us in your cover letter why you are interested in the position, highlight your relevant experiences, and comment on your capabilities, submitted along with your resume. Address your application to Gordon McCormick, Dean, Graduate School of Operational and Information Sciences, and forward your application package to Janet Borchardt, Graduate School of Operational and Information Sciences, Naval Postgraduate School, 1411 Cunningham Road, Room GL-219, Monterey, CA 93943. Email to jdborcha@nps.edu is preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2018. The search will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS. The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu. About Naval Postgraduate School: The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. In support of the foregoing, and to sustain academic excellence, NPS and the DON foster and encourage a program of relevant and meritorious research which both supports the needs of Navy and Department of Defense while building the intellectual capital of Naval Postgraduate School faculty. |
