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Responsibilities:
You will apply data discovery techniques to large sets of feature, process and purchasing trend data for fortune 100 companies. The analysis will lead to the development of analytical modules that will define relationships which optimize the cost of a family of similar parts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research appropriate methods and computational algorithms
• Develop methods for modeling and analyzing quantitative data collected during client engagements.
• Develop and implement techniques for visualizing and presenting above data and analysis results.
• Develop and implement research approaches and methodologies for client's engagements.
• Evolve and validate new and existing research tools.
• Apply quantitative and relatively advanced statistical concepts to large datasets
• Design and implement software for the analytic models
• Document methodologies, models and software
• Keep abreast of recent statistical and data mining innovations and trends developed at leading universities.
• Publish research for periodicals or press

• 3 to 5 years of experience in statistical research, data discovery, data mining, and statistical modeling with large data sets.
• Proven ability to turn research into a working software algorithm.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematical Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science

• Strong background in mathematical statistics a must.
• Knowledge of clustering techniques, latent-class models, market research models (conjoint and choice models, Bayesian models), nonlinear models, optimization algorithms.
• Knowledge of multi-dimensional visualization techniques.
• Experience with large simulation models.
• Exposure to genetic and evolutionary computation a plus.
• Proficiency with mathematical and statistical packages such as R(S+), SAS, Stata, Matlab, or SPSS a must.
• Experience using non-commercial data discovery tools developed at universities.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Proficiency with Excel (graphical functions and VBA) a plus.
• Experience with 'C', Java, SQL a plus.
• Rigorous, independent thinker. Strong initiative.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Excellent computer programming skills

Contact Information
Director, Recruitment Services
790 Frontage Road, Suite 107
Northfield, IL 60093
E-mail: jobs@akoyainc.com
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