Data Scientist, Global Capital Allocation Project - Stanford, United States - InsideHigherEd

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

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The Global Capital Allocation Project (GCAP) is recruiting for a Data Scientist based at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in Stanford, CA. GCAP ) is a growing team of professionals devoted to answering major policy and societal questions related to international macroeconomics and finance. GCAP works closely with leading academic, government, and nonprofit institutions across the globe to generate research that informs policy and practice. The lab is a dynamic environment with a "get-it-done" attitude where everyone actively helps improve efficiency to maximize research output and impact.

The Data Scientist will help promote GCAP's mission by developing and managing internal lab data and code pipelines for multiple large-scale projects. The focus of the role will be on assembling, assessing, merging, and analyzing Big Data, designing and developing applications and analytical insights, and testing and building automation tools. This includes helping with assembling and validating the lab's internal research-ready databases, starting from many separate raw databases. These processes underlie the lab's public-facing research estimates and analyses. The Data Scientist will conceptualize and control production code and develop graphical analyses representing key data insights visually in a meaningful way. The Data Scientist interfaces with the Data, Analytics, and Research Computing (DARC) team within the Stanford GSB Research Hub and the University more widely, to streamline the external data acquisition and ingestion processes.

The Data Scientist is accountable for reporting on all lab activities to the GCAP lab Faculty Director at Stanford University, Professor Matteo Maggiori. The Data Scientist also interfaces with all lab researchers in helping build data, code, and analysis that fosters the lab's objectives.

Note: This is a two-year fixed-term position and will work a hybrid schedule requiring availability two days per week or an equivalent time monthly on-site (as determined by GCAP).

Your primary responsibilities include:

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or analytic field and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required.
• Advanced knowledge of database systems, including SQL and data modeling, structured and unstructured.
• Advanced knowledge of parallel and distributed data processing techniques and platforms in a high-performance computing environment, including via SLURM scheduling systems.
• Advanced knowledge in scripting and programming languages, including Python, Bash, Unix environments, R, and Stata.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical tools and statistical techniques, including Jupyter notebooks, statistical modeling (such as regression models), and machine learning.
• Knowledge of GPU computing, PyTorch, and training and evaluating deep learning models (preferred, but not required).
• Extensive experience in the evaluation, design, and deployment of new tools, frameworks, and patterns to build scalable Big Data platforms. Expertise in architecting and deploying reliable data systems and data quality management systems. Ability to use and integrate security controls for backend systems.
• A strong interest in economics and finance is necessary. Background knowledge or training in these fields is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and in presentation skills. Ability to document use cases, solutions, and recommendations.
• Superior project management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage complex, multi-year projects from conception to completion. Strategic thinking and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and effectively manage time. Ability to mentor, motivate, and provide guidance to junior researchers.
• Superior teamwork and problem-solving skills. Good judgment and strong decision-making ability. Ability to incorporate long-term or big-picture implications of each option or constraint in decision-making and to ensure buy-in and understanding of the decision as relevant. Ability to balance the mix of multi-year high-level developments and day-to-day lower-level tasks. Ability to interface effectively with other teams.

The expected pay range for this position is $176,000 - $199,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

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* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4735
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: L
• Requisition ID: 101100
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible