RA for sports/football analytics

Full time RA for data analysis/econometrics for research work done in the space of analytics for football (soccer) under Prof Nils Rudi of INSEAD

_Contact_:
Nils.rudi@insead.edu

Duration: 1 year

Compensation: Competitive

Qualification: Ideal candidate will have computer science (or similar) background with strong programming skills and work experience in statistical programming (STATA, SAS or R), preferable a couple of years. BTech/BE with strong capabilities in applied statistics/econometrics (demonstrated by grades and/or project work). Candidate should be self motivated, be willing to work hard towards learning new things and should have good attention towards details. Ideal candidate would be an aspiring researcher in the field of Operations Management/Operations Research, preferably seeking admission into PhD program in one of the top Universities in near future.

Assignment Details: The position will involve assisting Prof. Rudi in research projects on sports/football. These research projects would involve knowledge of applied probability, economics and statistics. Some ad-hoc/informal training may be provided on ground. For someone seeking admission into PhD program, this opportunity would be an excellent springboard.