University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to collaborate on a new, two-year project titled “Landscape-scale forest assessments to support zero-deforestation supply chains.” This project is designed to empower the participation of small producers in zero-deforestation supply chains and support companies and governments to make conservation decisions based on landscape-scale connectivity. The project focuses on the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA), a multi-stakeholder initiative that has emerged as a leading tool for corporate and public implementation of zero-deforestation commitments. The work focuses on oil palm in Indonesia. Our team of working group participants from academia, farmer cooperatives, industry, and non-profits, will seek new scientific innovations that enable 1) greater participation of smallholder producers in zero-deforestation supply chains; 2) higher confidence in the benefits of corporate zero-deforestation commitments and 3) improved conservation planning through the integration of landscape-scale connectivity assessment.The selected postdoctoral fellow will work closely with co-PIs Robert Heilmayr (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Kimberly Carlson (University of Hawaii, Manoa). In addition, the postdoc will contribute to a team that values richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning, and includes leading remote sensing scientists, conservation biologists, and practitioners from academia, non-profits and the private sector. The position will be based at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS).
Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 1) help design and participate in SNAPP working group meetings, 2) work with smallholders to identify and develop tools and technical guidelines that are well-suited to enhancing their participation in zero-deforestation supply chains; 3) integration of existing, corporate conservation assessments into a flexible database of forest types; 4) creation of machine learning models to distinguish forest types from remotely sensed data; 5) connectivity modeling to inform effective landscape-scale conservation plans; and 6) communication of scientific advances through academic publications.
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) to create a fundamentally different way to identify and tackle large-scale challenges that threaten the integrity of nature and human wellbeing.
RESIDENCY AT NCEASNCEAS (www.nceas.ucsb.edu) is a unique research center located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara and part of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Center is known for fostering collaboration and data driven analysis. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. Postdocs contribute their varied experiences, knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm, fostering the diverse intellectual atmosphere of the Center.
QUALIFICATIONSAt minimum, applicants must have:• A PhD conferred in geography, ecology, economics, or a related field by January 1, 2019
Preferred:
Collaboration and leadership• Experience collaborating with or leading interdisciplinary research teams• Experience participating in, organizing and moderating multi-stakeholder meetings• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Communication• Excellent written communication skills, including peer-reviewed publications• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate, primarily in English, with individuals and organizations outside of academia (e.g., NGOs, businesses)• Proficiency speaking, reading, and/or writing Indonesian
Analytical skills and systems knowledge• Experience with remote sensing and spatial analysis• Computational expertise in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R)• Experience using Google Earth Engine or other machine learning or artificial intelligence platform• Experience using habitat connectivity and/or conservation planning models• Familiarity with smallholder and/or tropical commodity agricultural production systems and supply chains
TERM OF APPOINTMENT22 months, with potential for reappointment.
SALARY RANGEAnnual salary based on qualifications and prior years of postdoc experience. Full benefits package included.
POSITION AVAILABLEStart date February 2019.
TO APPLYPlease apply through UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01447Primary consideration given to completed applications submitted by January 17, 2019. Otherwise, open until filled.
Required Documents to Apply:• Curriculum Vitae• A 1-2 page statement of professional interests and expertise (i.e., cover letter)• A writing sample that exemplifies your approach to research• Contact information for three references
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dec 19, 2018
Full time
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to collaborate on a new, two-year project titled “Landscape-scale forest assessments to support zero-deforestation supply chains.” This project is designed to empower the participation of small producers in zero-deforestation supply chains and support companies and governments to make conservation decisions based on landscape-scale connectivity. The project focuses on the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA), a multi-stakeholder initiative that has emerged as a leading tool for corporate and public implementation of zero-deforestation commitments. The work focuses on oil palm in Indonesia. Our team of working group participants from academia, farmer cooperatives, industry, and non-profits, will seek new scientific innovations that enable 1) greater participation of smallholder producers in zero-deforestation supply chains; 2) higher confidence in the benefits of corporate zero-deforestation commitments and 3) improved conservation planning through the integration of landscape-scale connectivity assessment.The selected postdoctoral fellow will work closely with co-PIs Robert Heilmayr (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Kimberly Carlson (University of Hawaii, Manoa). In addition, the postdoc will contribute to a team that values richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning, and includes leading remote sensing scientists, conservation biologists, and practitioners from academia, non-profits and the private sector. The position will be based at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS).
Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 1) help design and participate in SNAPP working group meetings, 2) work with smallholders to identify and develop tools and technical guidelines that are well-suited to enhancing their participation in zero-deforestation supply chains; 3) integration of existing, corporate conservation assessments into a flexible database of forest types; 4) creation of machine learning models to distinguish forest types from remotely sensed data; 5) connectivity modeling to inform effective landscape-scale conservation plans; and 6) communication of scientific advances through academic publications.
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) to create a fundamentally different way to identify and tackle large-scale challenges that threaten the integrity of nature and human wellbeing.
RESIDENCY AT NCEASNCEAS (www.nceas.ucsb.edu) is a unique research center located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara and part of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Center is known for fostering collaboration and data driven analysis. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. Postdocs contribute their varied experiences, knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm, fostering the diverse intellectual atmosphere of the Center.
QUALIFICATIONSAt minimum, applicants must have:• A PhD conferred in geography, ecology, economics, or a related field by January 1, 2019
Preferred:
Collaboration and leadership• Experience collaborating with or leading interdisciplinary research teams• Experience participating in, organizing and moderating multi-stakeholder meetings• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Communication• Excellent written communication skills, including peer-reviewed publications• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate, primarily in English, with individuals and organizations outside of academia (e.g., NGOs, businesses)• Proficiency speaking, reading, and/or writing Indonesian
Analytical skills and systems knowledge• Experience with remote sensing and spatial analysis• Computational expertise in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R)• Experience using Google Earth Engine or other machine learning or artificial intelligence platform• Experience using habitat connectivity and/or conservation planning models• Familiarity with smallholder and/or tropical commodity agricultural production systems and supply chains
TERM OF APPOINTMENT22 months, with potential for reappointment.
SALARY RANGEAnnual salary based on qualifications and prior years of postdoc experience. Full benefits package included.
POSITION AVAILABLEStart date February 2019.
TO APPLYPlease apply through UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01447Primary consideration given to completed applications submitted by January 17, 2019. Otherwise, open until filled.
Required Documents to Apply:• Curriculum Vitae• A 1-2 page statement of professional interests and expertise (i.e., cover letter)• A writing sample that exemplifies your approach to research• Contact information for three references
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Future Earth, the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), and the Colorado State University Global Biodiversity Center, are partnering to fill two postdoctoral positions for ocean sustainability science, to be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.
BACKGROUND
PEGASuS 2: Ocean Sustainability, is a partnership between Future Earth, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), and Global Biodiversity Center at Colorado State University. Our vision is to accelerate transformations to a more sustainable and equitable planet by drawing on collective knowledge. Recognizing that the research community on its own cannot adequately address these challenges, we are partnering to support two ocean sustainability working groups involving not only researchers, but also innovators in policy, business and civil society to generate research that meets society’s needs.
Two postdoctoral researchers will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California. Each postdoc will participate in the research of one or both of the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups, depending on experience and interest, as well as conduct independent research related to ocean sustainability. Postdocs will also work with the Future Earth Secretariat in key synthesis and coordinating roles associated with the Ocean Knowledge-Action Network (KAN), a global network of ocean sustainability researchers and practitioners. The Ocean KAN is sponsored by Future Earth, UNESCO-IOC, SCOR, and the WCRP. These positions will give post-docs significant opportunities to maximize the impact of their research, and to work at the interface of international science and policy with the Ocean KAN, the NCEAS working groups and through major global science-policy initiatives such as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research related to the Future Earth NCEAS working groups (30-50% time)
Each postdoctoral researcher will participate in the work of one or both of the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups (see below), as appropriate based on experience and interest. Each applicant must specify his or her interest in either or both of the working groups. Additional information on either project can be made available.
Independent research (20-40% of time)
Each postdoctoral researcher will be afforded significant time to pursue his or her own research interests, publish independent research in peer review journals, attend scientific conferences, and apply for research grants.
Future Earth Secretariat - synthesis and coordination (20-40% time).
Each postdoctoral researcher will work with the Future Earth Secretariat, and the Ocean Knowledge Action Network (KAN) leadership to develop ocean research and action products in association with major Future Earth research, synthesis and assessment processes, and to support the development and growth of the Ocean KAN.
RESIDENCY AT NCEAS:
NCEAS is located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara, California. The Center is known for fostering interaction and collaboration, a characteristic that leads to the success of its visiting scientists. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. We expect that postdocs will contribute their knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm to the intellectual atmosphere. The postdoc should anticipate spending the vast majority of their time in residence at the Center and will have the opportunity to travel to relevant national and international events and conferences.
TRAVEL:
Both post-doctoral researchers will be included as a part of the Future Earth Secretariat (associated with the Global Hub in Colorado and the Ocean KAN) and will be expected to travel internationally to attend, present, and support at key Future Earth meetings and workshops. International travel may also be required in association with the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups. All work-related travel expenses will be supported by NCEAS and Future Earth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required● Ph.D. in marine science, environmental science, ecology, or a relevant disciplineAdditional● Strong analytical skills including data science, database management and data visualization● Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and complex information● Strong communication and interpersonal skills● Strong organizational skills● Ability to design, manage, and help lead workshops to bring disparate groups together● Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a globally distributed research network● Knowledge in policy, management, economics, and/or other social science relevant to the coastal zonePreferred● Strong publication record● Experience working with groups outside of academia (industry, NGOs, etc.), and international working experience.
FUNDING SUPPORT
PEGASuS is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Science Program and the NOMIS Foundation. PEGASuS is jointly administered by Future Earth and Colorado State University's Global Biodiversity Center. Postdoctoral researchers will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.
TO APPLYPlease apply through UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01425
INSTRUCTIONSPlease submit the following required documents via UC Recruit:-CV-Cover Letter-Contact information for three references-Statement of Research-A short (3 page) proposal of research you would want to conduct as part of your independent project. We expect projects to primarily be synthesis and/or analysis research; the proposal should include a short section setting the context and motivating the work, a main section explaining the research questions, methods, and data that will be used, and a short final section that addresses expected applied implications of the work.
APPLY BY:12/21/18 (for primary consideration)Positions will remain open until filled.
Positions to start as soon as possible.
WORKING GROUP PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Project 1: Defining the observing system for the world’s oceans - from microbes to whales
A globally coordinated and sustained ocean observing system is urgently needed to systematically assess the status of the ocean's biodiversity and ecosystems and how these are responding to increasing resource use, including coastal development under long-term climate change scenarios. Based on a set of measurable biological characteristics or “biological essential ocean variables" derived from the requirements of 24 multilateral environmental agreements, existing monitoring capabilities and scientific and societal impact, scientists at NCEAS will design a monitoring network to answer specific scientific questions on high priority global phenomena in response to calls for guidance from policy makers and managers. By mapping the current spatial extent of observations for these essential variables, from microbes to whales and coastal ecosystems to the deep sea, the scientists will identify how to capitalize on what is already being achieved and what remains to be done to develop a globally coordinated, fit for purpose, and sustained ocean observing system. Scientists will also develop a roadmap to ensure that products maximally support monitoring progress against the Convention on Biological Diversity 2050 Vision, Agenda 2030 and other critical international agreements including scientific platforms related to climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem services as well as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The roadmap will include where current indicators can be updated to make better use of scientific information and impact the future development of scientific priorities.Principal investigators: Nic Bax (University of Tasmania), Daniel Dunn (Duke University), Patricia Miloslavich (Simon Bolivar University)
Project 2: Managing Ocean Change and Food Security: Implementing Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary
One of the most acute challenges for ocean nations and coastal communities is food andnutritional security, including sustaining wild capture fisheries in a time of rapid and profoundchange in the oceans and in the global food sector. Palau’s commitment to protect ocean ecosystems and resources for its people, demonstrated in a policy to close 80% of its EEZ in 2020, provides an unprecedented opportunity to take a systems approach to tackling this complex and urgent challenge. The Government of Palau has asked us to convene a working group to synthesize existing research and create a portfolio of policy and management options supporting food security and marine resource sustainability in the context of the new closure. The proposed working group will be guided by a policy committee of ministers and other senior government policymakers from Palau and other Pacific Island nations to ensure that its work meets the needs and priorities of government decision-making, and develops avenues for impact at scale, within the broader western Pacific region.Principal investigator: Fiorenza Micheli (Stanford University)
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nov 28, 2018
Full time
Future Earth, the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), and the Colorado State University Global Biodiversity Center, are partnering to fill two postdoctoral positions for ocean sustainability science, to be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.
BACKGROUND
PEGASuS 2: Ocean Sustainability, is a partnership between Future Earth, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), and Global Biodiversity Center at Colorado State University. Our vision is to accelerate transformations to a more sustainable and equitable planet by drawing on collective knowledge. Recognizing that the research community on its own cannot adequately address these challenges, we are partnering to support two ocean sustainability working groups involving not only researchers, but also innovators in policy, business and civil society to generate research that meets society’s needs.
Two postdoctoral researchers will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California. Each postdoc will participate in the research of one or both of the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups, depending on experience and interest, as well as conduct independent research related to ocean sustainability. Postdocs will also work with the Future Earth Secretariat in key synthesis and coordinating roles associated with the Ocean Knowledge-Action Network (KAN), a global network of ocean sustainability researchers and practitioners. The Ocean KAN is sponsored by Future Earth, UNESCO-IOC, SCOR, and the WCRP. These positions will give post-docs significant opportunities to maximize the impact of their research, and to work at the interface of international science and policy with the Ocean KAN, the NCEAS working groups and through major global science-policy initiatives such as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research related to the Future Earth NCEAS working groups (30-50% time)
Each postdoctoral researcher will participate in the work of one or both of the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups (see below), as appropriate based on experience and interest. Each applicant must specify his or her interest in either or both of the working groups. Additional information on either project can be made available.
Independent research (20-40% of time)
Each postdoctoral researcher will be afforded significant time to pursue his or her own research interests, publish independent research in peer review journals, attend scientific conferences, and apply for research grants.
Future Earth Secretariat - synthesis and coordination (20-40% time).
Each postdoctoral researcher will work with the Future Earth Secretariat, and the Ocean Knowledge Action Network (KAN) leadership to develop ocean research and action products in association with major Future Earth research, synthesis and assessment processes, and to support the development and growth of the Ocean KAN.
RESIDENCY AT NCEAS:
NCEAS is located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara, California. The Center is known for fostering interaction and collaboration, a characteristic that leads to the success of its visiting scientists. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. We expect that postdocs will contribute their knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm to the intellectual atmosphere. The postdoc should anticipate spending the vast majority of their time in residence at the Center and will have the opportunity to travel to relevant national and international events and conferences.
TRAVEL:
Both post-doctoral researchers will be included as a part of the Future Earth Secretariat (associated with the Global Hub in Colorado and the Ocean KAN) and will be expected to travel internationally to attend, present, and support at key Future Earth meetings and workshops. International travel may also be required in association with the Future Earth-NCEAS working groups. All work-related travel expenses will be supported by NCEAS and Future Earth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required● Ph.D. in marine science, environmental science, ecology, or a relevant disciplineAdditional● Strong analytical skills including data science, database management and data visualization● Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and complex information● Strong communication and interpersonal skills● Strong organizational skills● Ability to design, manage, and help lead workshops to bring disparate groups together● Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a globally distributed research network● Knowledge in policy, management, economics, and/or other social science relevant to the coastal zonePreferred● Strong publication record● Experience working with groups outside of academia (industry, NGOs, etc.), and international working experience.
FUNDING SUPPORT
PEGASuS is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Science Program and the NOMIS Foundation. PEGASuS is jointly administered by Future Earth and Colorado State University's Global Biodiversity Center. Postdoctoral researchers will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.
TO APPLYPlease apply through UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01425
INSTRUCTIONSPlease submit the following required documents via UC Recruit:-CV-Cover Letter-Contact information for three references-Statement of Research-A short (3 page) proposal of research you would want to conduct as part of your independent project. We expect projects to primarily be synthesis and/or analysis research; the proposal should include a short section setting the context and motivating the work, a main section explaining the research questions, methods, and data that will be used, and a short final section that addresses expected applied implications of the work.
APPLY BY:12/21/18 (for primary consideration)Positions will remain open until filled.
Positions to start as soon as possible.
WORKING GROUP PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Project 1: Defining the observing system for the world’s oceans - from microbes to whales
A globally coordinated and sustained ocean observing system is urgently needed to systematically assess the status of the ocean's biodiversity and ecosystems and how these are responding to increasing resource use, including coastal development under long-term climate change scenarios. Based on a set of measurable biological characteristics or “biological essential ocean variables" derived from the requirements of 24 multilateral environmental agreements, existing monitoring capabilities and scientific and societal impact, scientists at NCEAS will design a monitoring network to answer specific scientific questions on high priority global phenomena in response to calls for guidance from policy makers and managers. By mapping the current spatial extent of observations for these essential variables, from microbes to whales and coastal ecosystems to the deep sea, the scientists will identify how to capitalize on what is already being achieved and what remains to be done to develop a globally coordinated, fit for purpose, and sustained ocean observing system. Scientists will also develop a roadmap to ensure that products maximally support monitoring progress against the Convention on Biological Diversity 2050 Vision, Agenda 2030 and other critical international agreements including scientific platforms related to climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem services as well as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The roadmap will include where current indicators can be updated to make better use of scientific information and impact the future development of scientific priorities.Principal investigators: Nic Bax (University of Tasmania), Daniel Dunn (Duke University), Patricia Miloslavich (Simon Bolivar University)
Project 2: Managing Ocean Change and Food Security: Implementing Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary
One of the most acute challenges for ocean nations and coastal communities is food andnutritional security, including sustaining wild capture fisheries in a time of rapid and profoundchange in the oceans and in the global food sector. Palau’s commitment to protect ocean ecosystems and resources for its people, demonstrated in a policy to close 80% of its EEZ in 2020, provides an unprecedented opportunity to take a systems approach to tackling this complex and urgent challenge. The Government of Palau has asked us to convene a working group to synthesize existing research and create a portfolio of policy and management options supporting food security and marine resource sustainability in the context of the new closure. The proposed working group will be guided by a policy committee of ministers and other senior government policymakers from Palau and other Pacific Island nations to ensure that its work meets the needs and priorities of government decision-making, and develops avenues for impact at scale, within the broader western Pacific region.Principal investigator: Fiorenza Micheli (Stanford University)
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Psychometricians are key contributors for all tasks from test construction through reporting of scores. These individuals are responsible for supporting activities such as item calibration, forms construction, scaling and equating, and technical documentation, or completing these tasks under the guidance of senior members of the Research and Development team. Psychometricians may work very closely with both internal and external clients to fulfill needs of test design and development. Psychometricians are knowledge leaders on the Psychometric Services team and within MetaMetrics. As such, Psychometricians are expected to provide guidance and direction on projects, initiate conversations related to innovation and flexibility with processes, and work closely with all MetaMetrics teams to meet the quality and service expected of our clients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Communicates with Psychometric Services and Research and Development members regarding project needs and deliverables.Creates internal project schedules and develops plans for dividing data preparation work among project team members in order to adhere to predetermined client deliverable dates.Develops analysis and other psychometric plans, and depending on resource availability, needs to be able to execute them.Maintains awareness of psychometric literature and new methods in the field, and is prepared to implement analytic techniques not already in use at MetaMetrics.Maintains project-specific documentation (e.g., project overview and linking/equating specifications).Conducts independent linking/equating and research studies and supports the completion of studies by others.Directs the evaluation of data obtained partners, including communicating with clients to clarify data file layouts and reviewing the data file preparation work of Data Analysts and Research Analysts to ensure data quality.Develops white papers and research summaries related to measurement topics.Publishes and presents on measurement and statistical topics as possible.Responds to requests for information related to research and products.Identifies and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with external researchers on studies using MetaMetrics data or tools.Presents orally to clients and their external reviewers (e.g., technical advisory committees) and answers any on-the-fly or follow-up questions regarding psychometric methods, results, and conclusions and interpretations.
Jan 19, 2019
Senior Psychometricians are key contributors for all tasks from test construction through reporting of scores. These individuals are responsible for supporting activities such as item calibration, forms construction, scaling and equating, and technical documentation, or completing these tasks under the guidance of senior members of the Research and Development team. Psychometricians may work very closely with both internal and external clients to fulfill needs of test design and development. Psychometricians are knowledge leaders on the Psychometric Services team and within MetaMetrics. As such, Psychometricians are expected to provide guidance and direction on projects, initiate conversations related to innovation and flexibility with processes, and work closely with all MetaMetrics teams to meet the quality and service expected of our clients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Communicates with Psychometric Services and Research and Development members regarding project needs and deliverables.Creates internal project schedules and develops plans for dividing data preparation work among project team members in order to adhere to predetermined client deliverable dates.Develops analysis and other psychometric plans, and depending on resource availability, needs to be able to execute them.Maintains awareness of psychometric literature and new methods in the field, and is prepared to implement analytic techniques not already in use at MetaMetrics.Maintains project-specific documentation (e.g., project overview and linking/equating specifications).Conducts independent linking/equating and research studies and supports the completion of studies by others.Directs the evaluation of data obtained partners, including communicating with clients to clarify data file layouts and reviewing the data file preparation work of Data Analysts and Research Analysts to ensure data quality.Develops white papers and research summaries related to measurement topics.Publishes and presents on measurement and statistical topics as possible.Responds to requests for information related to research and products.Identifies and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with external researchers on studies using MetaMetrics data or tools.Presents orally to clients and their external reviewers (e.g., technical advisory committees) and answers any on-the-fly or follow-up questions regarding psychometric methods, results, and conclusions and interpretations.
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106798609
Jan 12, 2019
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106798609
San Francisco, CABased in San Francisco, we are a team with a passion for great design, user experience, hardware, software, and sports. Together we share the commitment to create products that connect the human body with technology in a magical way. We're working to become the most empowering consumer company of the 21st century. Shape is backed by renowned investors such as Y Combinator and Stanford StartX.Our first product,ShapeScale, is the first photorealistic 3D body scanner that shows you how your body shape changes over time. It's not only a game changer for fitness but also an enabler for a number of fashion, healthcare, and AR / VR applications. We have recently started to take pre-orders for ShapeScale and have thus far received thousands of pre-orders.Shape is looking for a talentedSenior Data Scientist/ Geometric Deep Learningwith an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team and help us achieve our technology goals. In this role you will work onon the acquisition, processing, and analysis of the data captured by ShapeScale and develop state-of-the-art 3D deep learning and machine learning methods.This role is perfect for driven individuals who are excited to take on large responsibilities and solve unique technical challenges.Recent PhD-graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply for this role. The candidate of choice will be hired into the level that is commensurate with their educational background and experience.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop existing and new body shape parameterization, segmentation, correspondence, registration, posture estimation and analysis methods and algorithms.Design, build, train and optimize 3D deep learning and computer vision algorithms with a focus on high performance and efficient implementation.Working with founding team members to define technology stack, understanding the business needs and choosing the right languages, tools, libraries, platforms, and partners for the job.Lead the efforts on designing, building, and labeling Shape's dataset of 3D human body scans.Find the best solutions to computer vision problems, innovating new network architectures when necessary, and knowing when to use existing ones.Analyze and prototype key 3D deep learning and data analytics algorithms and applications.Define Deep/Machine Learning architecture best practices and keep up to date with the evolving deep learning frameworks.Develop or modify tools for visual data analysis and verification.Utilize 3D deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Torch, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc, and implement substantial portions of production code in C / C++ and Python.Conceive proof-of-concept prototypes that establish overall system performance.Participate in defining product requirements.Evaluate technical trade-offs.Help to recruit and lead a team of data scientists.REQUIREMENTSMinimumMS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Fundamental understanding of 3D deep learning, 3D semantic scene understanding, and 3D point cloud analysis.Hands-on experience in geometric/3D deep learning frameworks and libraries e.g., Tensorflow, Pytorch, Caffe, Keras, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc..Experience in training and evaluation of computer vision algorithms on large datasets.Outstanding skills in Python, C & C++ with experience in writing robust and maintainable production code.Experience in developing computer vision/imaging and machine learning algorithms for embedded and non embedded platforms.Knowledge of object classification, template matching, or other machine learning methods for computer vision.Comfortable with 3D computational geometry, linear algebra, statistics, numerical methods and error analysisExperience with 3D reconstruction from camera images and depth sensors.PreferredPh.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Complete mastery of 3D deep neural networks; you have created 3D deep neural networks and seen them through to high performance and/or have published papers at the top conferences.Prior experience involving 3D scanning or measurement of the human body is a big plus.Completion and deployment of significant computer vision projects in a commercial environment.Experience with existing computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, CGAL, Eigen, etc.Experience with Texture projection, generation, completion using patch match algorithms.Experience with 2D and 3D tracking algorithms such as SLAM.Knowledge of WebGL / OpenGL / OpenCV/ video codec / video processing.Proven publication track record at conferences such as SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NIPS, ECCV, ICCV, ISMAR, ICML, ICPR, etc.Experience with computational imaging / photography.Experience with embedded Linux / Linux Kernel / DriversExperience with imaging sensors and camera module packaging / manufacturing / calibration / testingHas experience with Agile methods, Scrum / Kanban / etc.Knowledge of scripting language, e.g. Python, Bash, etc.Camera and/or video pipeline knowledge and experience.BENEFITSCompetitive salary and equityFlexible work schedule, unlimited holidays with a mandatory 15 days / year off.Great, comprehensive health insurance : low deductible - 100% covered (incl. dependents)Visa sponsorship if necessaryCatered lunches with healthy eating options suitable for all diets and allergies and healthy snacksTop of the line Apple and Windows equipment of choice that you think you need to work comfortably and efficientlyMotorized sit / standing desk with Herman Miller or Steelcase chairs.Fitness discounts and fun, action-inspired company-wide events and outings, gaming eveningsCommuter benefits or subsidiesOffice located at the heart of San Francisco (SoMa)A fun, creative and collaborative environment of a young startup company with a driven, agile and adept international teamThe opportunity to have an impact on millions of people and make them happier and healthierPI106547958
Jan 03, 2019
San Francisco, CABased in San Francisco, we are a team with a passion for great design, user experience, hardware, software, and sports. Together we share the commitment to create products that connect the human body with technology in a magical way. We're working to become the most empowering consumer company of the 21st century. Shape is backed by renowned investors such as Y Combinator and Stanford StartX.Our first product,ShapeScale, is the first photorealistic 3D body scanner that shows you how your body shape changes over time. It's not only a game changer for fitness but also an enabler for a number of fashion, healthcare, and AR / VR applications. We have recently started to take pre-orders for ShapeScale and have thus far received thousands of pre-orders.Shape is looking for a talentedSenior Data Scientist/ Geometric Deep Learningwith an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team and help us achieve our technology goals. In this role you will work onon the acquisition, processing, and analysis of the data captured by ShapeScale and develop state-of-the-art 3D deep learning and machine learning methods.This role is perfect for driven individuals who are excited to take on large responsibilities and solve unique technical challenges.Recent PhD-graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply for this role. The candidate of choice will be hired into the level that is commensurate with their educational background and experience.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop existing and new body shape parameterization, segmentation, correspondence, registration, posture estimation and analysis methods and algorithms.Design, build, train and optimize 3D deep learning and computer vision algorithms with a focus on high performance and efficient implementation.Working with founding team members to define technology stack, understanding the business needs and choosing the right languages, tools, libraries, platforms, and partners for the job.Lead the efforts on designing, building, and labeling Shape's dataset of 3D human body scans.Find the best solutions to computer vision problems, innovating new network architectures when necessary, and knowing when to use existing ones.Analyze and prototype key 3D deep learning and data analytics algorithms and applications.Define Deep/Machine Learning architecture best practices and keep up to date with the evolving deep learning frameworks.Develop or modify tools for visual data analysis and verification.Utilize 3D deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Torch, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc, and implement substantial portions of production code in C / C++ and Python.Conceive proof-of-concept prototypes that establish overall system performance.Participate in defining product requirements.Evaluate technical trade-offs.Help to recruit and lead a team of data scientists.REQUIREMENTSMinimumMS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Fundamental understanding of 3D deep learning, 3D semantic scene understanding, and 3D point cloud analysis.Hands-on experience in geometric/3D deep learning frameworks and libraries e.g., Tensorflow, Pytorch, Caffe, Keras, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc..Experience in training and evaluation of computer vision algorithms on large datasets.Outstanding skills in Python, C & C++ with experience in writing robust and maintainable production code.Experience in developing computer vision/imaging and machine learning algorithms for embedded and non embedded platforms.Knowledge of object classification, template matching, or other machine learning methods for computer vision.Comfortable with 3D computational geometry, linear algebra, statistics, numerical methods and error analysisExperience with 3D reconstruction from camera images and depth sensors.PreferredPh.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Complete mastery of 3D deep neural networks; you have created 3D deep neural networks and seen them through to high performance and/or have published papers at the top conferences.Prior experience involving 3D scanning or measurement of the human body is a big plus.Completion and deployment of significant computer vision projects in a commercial environment.Experience with existing computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, CGAL, Eigen, etc.Experience with Texture projection, generation, completion using patch match algorithms.Experience with 2D and 3D tracking algorithms such as SLAM.Knowledge of WebGL / OpenGL / OpenCV/ video codec / video processing.Proven publication track record at conferences such as SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NIPS, ECCV, ICCV, ISMAR, ICML, ICPR, etc.Experience with computational imaging / photography.Experience with embedded Linux / Linux Kernel / DriversExperience with imaging sensors and camera module packaging / manufacturing / calibration / testingHas experience with Agile methods, Scrum / Kanban / etc.Knowledge of scripting language, e.g. Python, Bash, etc.Camera and/or video pipeline knowledge and experience.BENEFITSCompetitive salary and equityFlexible work schedule, unlimited holidays with a mandatory 15 days / year off.Great, comprehensive health insurance : low deductible - 100% covered (incl. dependents)Visa sponsorship if necessaryCatered lunches with healthy eating options suitable for all diets and allergies and healthy snacksTop of the line Apple and Windows equipment of choice that you think you need to work comfortably and efficientlyMotorized sit / standing desk with Herman Miller or Steelcase chairs.Fitness discounts and fun, action-inspired company-wide events and outings, gaming eveningsCommuter benefits or subsidiesOffice located at the heart of San Francisco (SoMa)A fun, creative and collaborative environment of a young startup company with a driven, agile and adept international teamThe opportunity to have an impact on millions of people and make them happier and healthierPI106547958
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington, Illinois
Requisition ID: req5121Job Title: Data ScientistNumber of Openings: 5Job Category: Professional/Technical Employment Type: Regular Full-TimeShift: FirstWeekends: Not RequiredLocation: Bloomington, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Phoenix, AZDuties and Responsibilities: Performs improved visual representation of data to allow clearer communication, viewer engagement and faster/better decision-makingInvestigates, recommends, and initiates acquisition of new data resources from internal and external sourcesWorks with IT teams to support data collection, integration, and retention requirements based on business needIdentifies critical and emerging technologies that will support and extend quantitative analytic capabilitiesManages work efforts which require the use of sophisticated project planning techniquesApplies a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in a specific field to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDevelops and maintains an effective network of both scientific and business contacts/knowledge obtaining relevant information and intelligence around the market and emergent opportunitiesContributes data to State Farm's internal and external publications, write articles for leading journals and participate in academic and industry conferences Collaborates with business subject matter experts to select relevant sources of informationDevelop breadth of knowledge in programming (R, Python), Descriptive, Inferential, and Experimental Design statistics, advanced mathematics, and database functionality (SQL, Hadoop)Develop expertise with multiple machine learning algorithms and data science techniques, such as exploratory data analysis, generative and discriminative predictive modeling, graph theory, recommender systems, text analytics, computer vision, deep learning, optimization and validationDevelop expertise with State Farm datasets, data repositories, and data movement processesAssists on projects/requests and may lead specific tasks within the project scopePrepares and manipulates data for use in development of statistical modelsDevelops fundamental understanding of insurance and financial services operations and uses this knowledge in decision makingAdditional Details:Special skills needed:For over 95 years, data has been key to State Farm. As a member of our data science team with the Enterprise Data & Analytics department under our Chief Data & Analytics Officer, you will work across the organization to solve business problems and help achieve business strategies. You will employ sophisticated, statistical approaches and state of the art technology. You will build and refine our tools/techniques and engage w/internal stakeholders across the organization to improve our products & services.Implementing solutions is critical for success. You will do problem identification, solution proposal & presentation to a wide variety of management & technical audiences. This challenging career requires you to work on multiple concurrent projects in a community setting, developing yourself and others, and advancing data science both at State Farm and externally.Skills & Professional Experience• Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and test feasibility of proposed actions to determine probable outcomes using a variety of tools & technologies• Masters, other advanced degrees, or five years' experience in an analytical field such as data science quantitative marketing, statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, etc. or equivalent practical experience preferred.• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Java, SAS or MapReduce, SPARK• Experience with unstructured data sets: text analytics, image recognition etc. • Experience working w/numerous large data sets/data warehouses & ability to pull from such data sets using relevant programs & coding including files, RDBMS & Hadoop based storage systems• Knowledge in machine learning methods including at least one of the following: Time series analysis, Hierarchical Bayes; or learning techniques such as Decision Trees, Boosting, Random Forests.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple diverse stakeholders across businesses & leadership levels.• Exercise sound judgment to diagnose & resolve problems within area of expertise• Familiarity with CI/CD development methods, Git and Docker a plusMultiple location opportunity. Locations offered are: Atlanta, GA, Bloomington, IL, Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ Remote work option is not available. There is no sponsorship for an employment visa for the position at this time. #LI-MV1MON18SFARMPM18PI106537470
Jan 03, 2019
Requisition ID: req5121Job Title: Data ScientistNumber of Openings: 5Job Category: Professional/Technical Employment Type: Regular Full-TimeShift: FirstWeekends: Not RequiredLocation: Bloomington, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Phoenix, AZDuties and Responsibilities: Performs improved visual representation of data to allow clearer communication, viewer engagement and faster/better decision-makingInvestigates, recommends, and initiates acquisition of new data resources from internal and external sourcesWorks with IT teams to support data collection, integration, and retention requirements based on business needIdentifies critical and emerging technologies that will support and extend quantitative analytic capabilitiesManages work efforts which require the use of sophisticated project planning techniquesApplies a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in a specific field to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDevelops and maintains an effective network of both scientific and business contacts/knowledge obtaining relevant information and intelligence around the market and emergent opportunitiesContributes data to State Farm's internal and external publications, write articles for leading journals and participate in academic and industry conferences Collaborates with business subject matter experts to select relevant sources of informationDevelop breadth of knowledge in programming (R, Python), Descriptive, Inferential, and Experimental Design statistics, advanced mathematics, and database functionality (SQL, Hadoop)Develop expertise with multiple machine learning algorithms and data science techniques, such as exploratory data analysis, generative and discriminative predictive modeling, graph theory, recommender systems, text analytics, computer vision, deep learning, optimization and validationDevelop expertise with State Farm datasets, data repositories, and data movement processesAssists on projects/requests and may lead specific tasks within the project scopePrepares and manipulates data for use in development of statistical modelsDevelops fundamental understanding of insurance and financial services operations and uses this knowledge in decision makingAdditional Details:Special skills needed:For over 95 years, data has been key to State Farm. As a member of our data science team with the Enterprise Data & Analytics department under our Chief Data & Analytics Officer, you will work across the organization to solve business problems and help achieve business strategies. You will employ sophisticated, statistical approaches and state of the art technology. You will build and refine our tools/techniques and engage w/internal stakeholders across the organization to improve our products & services.Implementing solutions is critical for success. You will do problem identification, solution proposal & presentation to a wide variety of management & technical audiences. This challenging career requires you to work on multiple concurrent projects in a community setting, developing yourself and others, and advancing data science both at State Farm and externally.Skills & Professional Experience• Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and test feasibility of proposed actions to determine probable outcomes using a variety of tools & technologies• Masters, other advanced degrees, or five years' experience in an analytical field such as data science quantitative marketing, statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, etc. or equivalent practical experience preferred.• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Java, SAS or MapReduce, SPARK• Experience with unstructured data sets: text analytics, image recognition etc. • Experience working w/numerous large data sets/data warehouses & ability to pull from such data sets using relevant programs & coding including files, RDBMS & Hadoop based storage systems• Knowledge in machine learning methods including at least one of the following: Time series analysis, Hierarchical Bayes; or learning techniques such as Decision Trees, Boosting, Random Forests.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple diverse stakeholders across businesses & leadership levels.• Exercise sound judgment to diagnose & resolve problems within area of expertise• Familiarity with CI/CD development methods, Git and Docker a plusMultiple location opportunity. Locations offered are: Atlanta, GA, Bloomington, IL, Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ Remote work option is not available. There is no sponsorship for an employment visa for the position at this time. #LI-MV1MON18SFARMPM18PI106537470
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106588326
Jan 03, 2019
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106588326
The Clinical Veterinarian will examine, diagnose and treat laboratory animals at Altasciences Preclinical Services, to ensure the health of animals used in scientific research, comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment, and competently perform all tasks relating to caring for animals in a clinical setting. About Altasciences Preclinical Services:Altasciences Preclinical Services is renowned for its diverse range of safety assessment services and NHP expertise. Our enthusiasm for customized services that focus on the needs of our clients positions us as the uncommon CRO: uncommonly accessible, flexible and responsive. Located just north of Seattle, WA, our team of experts in Toxicology, Pathology, Exploratory Research and Bioanalysis make the client relationship a top priority. We believe the experience is as important as the science that drives it. We believe a better future is possible for everyone and we're using our nonclinical proficiency to support medical science advancements that will lead to pharmaceutical cures. Want to be a part of a dynamic team that provides continuous professional development opportunities? Work for Altasciences Preclinical Services and set your future in motion!How You'll Contribute:Provide routine and/or specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services for various laboratory animal species such as nonhuman primates (NHPs), rodents, rabbits, and canines on siteTeam oriented approach and professional leadership in the resolution of complex medical cases, expertise in routine husbandry and care of laboratory animal species and continuous efforts toward improvements upon current practicesCollaborate with study directors in providing sound scientific and medical advice in support of study designs and objectivesAssist in maintaining compliance with Federal regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animalsAssist in the development, review, revision and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to animal issuesAssist the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, with responsibilities including; reviewing protocols, animal colony issues, management issues and consultationsEnsure preventive health program execution, quarantine programs, review of vendor health records and oversight of colony animal's preventative health/medical careBuild business experience in laboratory animal science through client interactionCollaborate with other staff across departments in maintenance of AAALAC accreditation and ensuring continued compliance with these standards
Dec 12, 2018
The Clinical Veterinarian will examine, diagnose and treat laboratory animals at Altasciences Preclinical Services, to ensure the health of animals used in scientific research, comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment, and competently perform all tasks relating to caring for animals in a clinical setting. About Altasciences Preclinical Services:Altasciences Preclinical Services is renowned for its diverse range of safety assessment services and NHP expertise. Our enthusiasm for customized services that focus on the needs of our clients positions us as the uncommon CRO: uncommonly accessible, flexible and responsive. Located just north of Seattle, WA, our team of experts in Toxicology, Pathology, Exploratory Research and Bioanalysis make the client relationship a top priority. We believe the experience is as important as the science that drives it. We believe a better future is possible for everyone and we're using our nonclinical proficiency to support medical science advancements that will lead to pharmaceutical cures. Want to be a part of a dynamic team that provides continuous professional development opportunities? Work for Altasciences Preclinical Services and set your future in motion!How You'll Contribute:Provide routine and/or specialized veterinary medical, dental, imaging, and surgical services for various laboratory animal species such as nonhuman primates (NHPs), rodents, rabbits, and canines on siteTeam oriented approach and professional leadership in the resolution of complex medical cases, expertise in routine husbandry and care of laboratory animal species and continuous efforts toward improvements upon current practicesCollaborate with study directors in providing sound scientific and medical advice in support of study designs and objectivesAssist in maintaining compliance with Federal regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animalsAssist in the development, review, revision and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to animal issuesAssist the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, with responsibilities including; reviewing protocols, animal colony issues, management issues and consultationsEnsure preventive health program execution, quarantine programs, review of vendor health records and oversight of colony animal's preventative health/medical careBuild business experience in laboratory animal science through client interactionCollaborate with other staff across departments in maintenance of AAALAC accreditation and ensuring continued compliance with these standards
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106004896
Dec 05, 2018
Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients globally to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoring. Manages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services. Develops and manages global user training programs. Supervises Princeton-based team. Serves as project manager for global projects. Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site. Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Provides customized information strategies, solutions, and services for internal clients in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, to support business decisions in clinical development and commercialization. Works with clients to translate information needs into effective search strategies, uses specialized resources to locate information then evaluates, analyzes, and delivers quality research results.Manages global online information portals and systems, including assessment, licensing, deployment, vendor relationships, administration, and usage monitoringManages key stakeholder engagement and promotion of online resources and information services, through individual and group meetings and marketing efforts across multiple channels.Develops and manages global user training programs, including identifying needs, coordinating with vendors, and implementing processes for measuring effectiveness.Supervises Princeton-based IRC staff.Serves as project manager for global projects.Leads administration and development of department SharePoint intranet site, including needs analysis, content updates, interface enhancement and upgrade deployments, and usage tracking.Evaluates and deploys new information management, organization, and search technologies.Supports tracking and monitoring of products and industry trends to provide competitive and business intelligence to help business enhance strategic planning.Travel (approximately 5%) Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Information or Library Science from an accredited program7+ years of corporate library or information center experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical industry.Expert knowledge and proficiency with pharmaceutical, medical and business-related resources and databases such as ProQuest Dialog, Factiva, Cortellis, GlobalData, PharmaPendium, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain effective relationship and partnership with internal customers and external vendorsAdaptable, flexible, and able to balance multiple projectsHave initiative and proactively strive for superior customer services and outcomesAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong ability to identify and solve problems effectively with creative or innovative solutionsAdvanced level of knowledge with information management, organization, and search technologiesAdvanced knowledge and experience with SharePointPreferred Qualifications:Previous management or supervising experienceExperience with project managementExperience of collaborating with global key stakeholders and customersOverview:Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.In pharmaceuticals, Otsuka is a leader in the challenging area of mental health and also has research programs on several under-addressed diseases including tuberculosis, a significant global public health issue. These commitments illustrate how Otsuka is a "big venture" company at heart, applying a youthful spirit of creativity in everything it does.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 45,000 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 11 billion ( 9.9 billion) in 2016.All Otsuka stories start by taking the road less travelled. Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company on its global website at www.otsuka.co.jp/en. Learn more about Otsuka in the U.S. at www.otsuka-us.com.DisclaimerDisclaimer:This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.PI106004896
San Francisco, CABased in San Francisco, we are a team with a passion for great design, user experience, hardware, software, and sports. Together we share the commitment to create products that connect the human body with technology in a magical way. We're working to become the most empowering consumer company of the 21st century. Shape is backed by renowned investors such as Y Combinator and Stanford StartX.Our first product,ShapeScale, is the first photorealistic 3D body scanner that shows you how your body shape changes over time. It's not only a game changer for fitness but also an enabler for a number of fashion, healthcare, and AR / VR applications. We have recently started to take pre-orders for ShapeScale and have thus far received thousands of pre-orders.Shape is looking for a talentedSenior Data Scientist/ Geometric Deep Learningwith an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team and help us achieve our technology goals. In this role you will work onon the acquisition, processing, and analysis of the data captured by ShapeScale and develop state-of-the-art 3D deep learning and machine learning methods.This role is perfect for driven individuals who are excited to take on large responsibilities and solve unique technical challenges.Recent PhD-graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply for this role. The candidate of choice will be hired into the level that is commensurate with their educational background and experience.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop existing and new body shape parameterization, segmentation, correspondence, registration, posture estimation and analysis methods and algorithms.Design, build, train and optimize 3D deep learning and computer vision algorithms with a focus on high performance and efficient implementation.Working with founding team members to define technology stack, understanding the business needs and choosing the right languages, tools, libraries, platforms, and partners for the job.Lead the efforts on designing, building, and labeling Shape's dataset of 3D human body scans.Find the best solutions to computer vision problems, innovating new network architectures when necessary, and knowing when to use existing ones.Analyze and prototype key 3D deep learning and data analytics algorithms and applications.Define Deep/Machine Learning architecture best practices and keep up to date with the evolving deep learning frameworks.Develop or modify tools for visual data analysis and verification.Utilize 3D deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Torch, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc, and implement substantial portions of production code in C / C++ and Python.Conceive proof-of-concept prototypes that establish overall system performance.Participate in defining product requirements.Evaluate technical trade-offs.Help to recruit and lead a team of data scientists.REQUIREMENTSMinimumMS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Fundamental understanding of 3D deep learning, 3D semantic scene understanding, and 3D point cloud analysis.Hands-on experience in geometric/3D deep learning frameworks and libraries e.g., Tensorflow, Pytorch, Caffe, Keras, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc..Experience in training and evaluation of computer vision algorithms on large datasets.Outstanding skills in Python, C & C++ with experience in writing robust and maintainable production code.Experience in developing computer vision/imaging and machine learning algorithms for embedded and non embedded platforms.Knowledge of object classification, template matching, or other machine learning methods for computer vision.Comfortable with 3D computational geometry, linear algebra, statistics, numerical methods and error analysisExperience with 3D reconstruction from camera images and depth sensors.PreferredPh.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Complete mastery of 3D deep neural networks; you have created 3D deep neural networks and seen them through to high performance and/or have published papers at the top conferences.Prior experience involving 3D scanning or measurement of the human body is a big plus.Completion and deployment of significant computer vision projects in a commercial environment.Experience with existing computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, CGAL, Eigen, etc.Experience with Texture projection, generation, completion using patch match algorithms.Experience with 2D and 3D tracking algorithms such as SLAM.Knowledge of WebGL / OpenGL / OpenCV/ video codec / video processing.Proven publication track record at conferences such as SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NIPS, ECCV, ICCV, ISMAR, ICML, ICPR, etc.Experience with computational imaging / photography.Experience with embedded Linux / Linux Kernel / DriversExperience with imaging sensors and camera module packaging / manufacturing / calibration / testingHas experience with Agile methods, Scrum / Kanban / etc.Knowledge of scripting language, e.g. Python, Bash, etc.Camera and/or video pipeline knowledge and experience.BENEFITSCompetitive salary and equityFlexible work schedule, unlimited holidays with a mandatory 15 days / year off.Great, comprehensive health insurance : low deductible - 100% covered (incl. dependents)Visa sponsorship if necessaryCatered lunches with healthy eating options suitable for all diets and allergies and healthy snacksTop of the line Apple and Windows equipment of choice that you think you need to work comfortably and efficientlyMotorized sit / standing desk with Herman Miller or Steelcase chairs.Fitness discounts and fun, action-inspired company-wide events and outings, gaming eveningsCommuter benefits or subsidiesOffice located at the heart of San Francisco (SoMa)A fun, creative and collaborative environment of a young startup company with a driven, agile and adept international teamThe opportunity to have an impact on millions of people and make them happier and healthierPI105944025
Dec 02, 2018
San Francisco, CABased in San Francisco, we are a team with a passion for great design, user experience, hardware, software, and sports. Together we share the commitment to create products that connect the human body with technology in a magical way. We're working to become the most empowering consumer company of the 21st century. Shape is backed by renowned investors such as Y Combinator and Stanford StartX.Our first product,ShapeScale, is the first photorealistic 3D body scanner that shows you how your body shape changes over time. It's not only a game changer for fitness but also an enabler for a number of fashion, healthcare, and AR / VR applications. We have recently started to take pre-orders for ShapeScale and have thus far received thousands of pre-orders.Shape is looking for a talentedSenior Data Scientist/ Geometric Deep Learningwith an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team and help us achieve our technology goals. In this role you will work onon the acquisition, processing, and analysis of the data captured by ShapeScale and develop state-of-the-art 3D deep learning and machine learning methods.This role is perfect for driven individuals who are excited to take on large responsibilities and solve unique technical challenges.Recent PhD-graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply for this role. The candidate of choice will be hired into the level that is commensurate with their educational background and experience.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop existing and new body shape parameterization, segmentation, correspondence, registration, posture estimation and analysis methods and algorithms.Design, build, train and optimize 3D deep learning and computer vision algorithms with a focus on high performance and efficient implementation.Working with founding team members to define technology stack, understanding the business needs and choosing the right languages, tools, libraries, platforms, and partners for the job.Lead the efforts on designing, building, and labeling Shape's dataset of 3D human body scans.Find the best solutions to computer vision problems, innovating new network architectures when necessary, and knowing when to use existing ones.Analyze and prototype key 3D deep learning and data analytics algorithms and applications.Define Deep/Machine Learning architecture best practices and keep up to date with the evolving deep learning frameworks.Develop or modify tools for visual data analysis and verification.Utilize 3D deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Torch, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc, and implement substantial portions of production code in C / C++ and Python.Conceive proof-of-concept prototypes that establish overall system performance.Participate in defining product requirements.Evaluate technical trade-offs.Help to recruit and lead a team of data scientists.REQUIREMENTSMinimumMS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Fundamental understanding of 3D deep learning, 3D semantic scene understanding, and 3D point cloud analysis.Hands-on experience in geometric/3D deep learning frameworks and libraries e.g., Tensorflow, Pytorch, Caffe, Keras, PointNet, ShapeNet, etc..Experience in training and evaluation of computer vision algorithms on large datasets.Outstanding skills in Python, C & C++ with experience in writing robust and maintainable production code.Experience in developing computer vision/imaging and machine learning algorithms for embedded and non embedded platforms.Knowledge of object classification, template matching, or other machine learning methods for computer vision.Comfortable with 3D computational geometry, linear algebra, statistics, numerical methods and error analysisExperience with 3D reconstruction from camera images and depth sensors.PreferredPh.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Computer Vision.Complete mastery of 3D deep neural networks; you have created 3D deep neural networks and seen them through to high performance and/or have published papers at the top conferences.Prior experience involving 3D scanning or measurement of the human body is a big plus.Completion and deployment of significant computer vision projects in a commercial environment.Experience with existing computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, CGAL, Eigen, etc.Experience with Texture projection, generation, completion using patch match algorithms.Experience with 2D and 3D tracking algorithms such as SLAM.Knowledge of WebGL / OpenGL / OpenCV/ video codec / video processing.Proven publication track record at conferences such as SIGGRAPH, CVPR, NIPS, ECCV, ICCV, ISMAR, ICML, ICPR, etc.Experience with computational imaging / photography.Experience with embedded Linux / Linux Kernel / DriversExperience with imaging sensors and camera module packaging / manufacturing / calibration / testingHas experience with Agile methods, Scrum / Kanban / etc.Knowledge of scripting language, e.g. Python, Bash, etc.Camera and/or video pipeline knowledge and experience.BENEFITSCompetitive salary and equityFlexible work schedule, unlimited holidays with a mandatory 15 days / year off.Great, comprehensive health insurance : low deductible - 100% covered (incl. dependents)Visa sponsorship if necessaryCatered lunches with healthy eating options suitable for all diets and allergies and healthy snacksTop of the line Apple and Windows equipment of choice that you think you need to work comfortably and efficientlyMotorized sit / standing desk with Herman Miller or Steelcase chairs.Fitness discounts and fun, action-inspired company-wide events and outings, gaming eveningsCommuter benefits or subsidiesOffice located at the heart of San Francisco (SoMa)A fun, creative and collaborative environment of a young startup company with a driven, agile and adept international teamThe opportunity to have an impact on millions of people and make them happier and healthierPI105944025
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington, Illinois
Requisition ID: req5121Job Title: Data ScientistNumber of Openings: 5Job Category: Professional/Technical Employment Type: Regular Full-TimeShift: FirstWeekends: Not RequiredLocation: Bloomington, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Phoenix, AZDuties and Responsibilities: Performs improved visual representation of data to allow clearer communication, viewer engagement and faster/better decision-makingInvestigates, recommends, and initiates acquisition of new data resources from internal and external sourcesWorks with IT teams to support data collection, integration, and retention requirements based on business needIdentifies critical and emerging technologies that will support and extend quantitative analytic capabilitiesManages work efforts which require the use of sophisticated project planning techniquesApplies a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in a specific field to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDevelops and maintains an effective network of both scientific and business contacts/knowledge obtaining relevant information and intelligence around the market and emergent opportunitiesContributes data to State Farm's internal and external publications, write articles for leading journals and participate in academic and industry conferences Collaborates with business subject matter experts to select relevant sources of informationDevelop breadth of knowledge in programming (R, Python), Descriptive, Inferential, and Experimental Design statistics, advanced mathematics, and database functionality (SQL, Hadoop)Develop expertise with multiple machine learning algorithms and data science techniques, such as exploratory data analysis, generative and discriminative predictive modeling, graph theory, recommender systems, text analytics, computer vision, deep learning, optimization and validationDevelop expertise with State Farm datasets, data repositories, and data movement processesAssists on projects/requests and may lead specific tasks within the project scopePrepares and manipulates data for use in development of statistical modelsDevelops fundamental understanding of insurance and financial services operations and uses this knowledge in decision makingAdditional Details:Special skills needed:For over 95 years, data has been key to State Farm. As a member of our data science team with the Enterprise Data & Analytics department under our Chief Data & Analytics Officer, you will work across the organization to solve business problems and help achieve business strategies. You will employ sophisticated, statistical approaches and state of the art technology. You will build and refine our tools/techniques and engage w/internal stakeholders across the organization to improve our products & services.Implementing solutions is critical for success. You will do problem identification, solution proposal & presentation to a wide variety of management & technical audiences. This challenging career requires you to work on multiple concurrent projects in a community setting, developing yourself and others, and advancing data science both at State Farm and externally.Skills & Professional Experience• Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and test feasibility of proposed actions to determine probable outcomes using a variety of tools & technologies• Masters, other advanced degrees, or five years' experience in an analytical field such as data science quantitative marketing, statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, etc. or equivalent practical experience preferred.• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Java, SAS or MapReduce, SPARK• Experience with unstructured data sets: text analytics, image recognition etc. • Experience working w/numerous large data sets/data warehouses & ability to pull from such data sets using relevant programs & coding including files, RDBMS & Hadoop based storage systems• Knowledge in machine learning methods including at least one of the following: Time series analysis, Hierarchical Bayes; or learning techniques such as Decision Trees, Boosting, Random Forests.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple diverse stakeholders across businesses & leadership levels.• Exercise sound judgment to diagnose & resolve problems within area of expertise• Familiarity with CI/CD development methods, Git and Docker a plusMultiple location opportunity. Locations offered are: Atlanta, GA, Bloomington, IL, Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ Remote work option is not available. There is no sponsorship for an employment visa for the position at this time. #LI-MV1MON18SFARMPM18PI105927888
Dec 02, 2018
Requisition ID: req5121Job Title: Data ScientistNumber of Openings: 5Job Category: Professional/Technical Employment Type: Regular Full-TimeShift: FirstWeekends: Not RequiredLocation: Bloomington, IL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Phoenix, AZDuties and Responsibilities: Performs improved visual representation of data to allow clearer communication, viewer engagement and faster/better decision-makingInvestigates, recommends, and initiates acquisition of new data resources from internal and external sourcesWorks with IT teams to support data collection, integration, and retention requirements based on business needIdentifies critical and emerging technologies that will support and extend quantitative analytic capabilitiesManages work efforts which require the use of sophisticated project planning techniquesApplies a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in a specific field to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDevelops and maintains an effective network of both scientific and business contacts/knowledge obtaining relevant information and intelligence around the market and emergent opportunitiesContributes data to State Farm's internal and external publications, write articles for leading journals and participate in academic and industry conferences Collaborates with business subject matter experts to select relevant sources of informationDevelop breadth of knowledge in programming (R, Python), Descriptive, Inferential, and Experimental Design statistics, advanced mathematics, and database functionality (SQL, Hadoop)Develop expertise with multiple machine learning algorithms and data science techniques, such as exploratory data analysis, generative and discriminative predictive modeling, graph theory, recommender systems, text analytics, computer vision, deep learning, optimization and validationDevelop expertise with State Farm datasets, data repositories, and data movement processesAssists on projects/requests and may lead specific tasks within the project scopePrepares and manipulates data for use in development of statistical modelsDevelops fundamental understanding of insurance and financial services operations and uses this knowledge in decision makingAdditional Details:Special skills needed:For over 95 years, data has been key to State Farm. As a member of our data science team with the Enterprise Data & Analytics department under our Chief Data & Analytics Officer, you will work across the organization to solve business problems and help achieve business strategies. You will employ sophisticated, statistical approaches and state of the art technology. You will build and refine our tools/techniques and engage w/internal stakeholders across the organization to improve our products & services.Implementing solutions is critical for success. You will do problem identification, solution proposal & presentation to a wide variety of management & technical audiences. This challenging career requires you to work on multiple concurrent projects in a community setting, developing yourself and others, and advancing data science both at State Farm and externally.Skills & Professional Experience• Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and test feasibility of proposed actions to determine probable outcomes using a variety of tools & technologies• Masters, other advanced degrees, or five years' experience in an analytical field such as data science quantitative marketing, statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, etc. or equivalent practical experience preferred.• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Java, SAS or MapReduce, SPARK• Experience with unstructured data sets: text analytics, image recognition etc. • Experience working w/numerous large data sets/data warehouses & ability to pull from such data sets using relevant programs & coding including files, RDBMS & Hadoop based storage systems• Knowledge in machine learning methods including at least one of the following: Time series analysis, Hierarchical Bayes; or learning techniques such as Decision Trees, Boosting, Random Forests.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple diverse stakeholders across businesses & leadership levels.• Exercise sound judgment to diagnose & resolve problems within area of expertise• Familiarity with CI/CD development methods, Git and Docker a plusMultiple location opportunity. Locations offered are: Atlanta, GA, Bloomington, IL, Dallas, TX and Phoenix, AZ Remote work option is not available. There is no sponsorship for an employment visa for the position at this time. #LI-MV1MON18SFARMPM18PI105927888
