{"581738":{"#nid":"581738","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Research Associate Job Posting","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EColumbia Business School seeks to recruit a full-time Research Associate (RAs) to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eassist with faculty\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;research in the following divisions:\u0026nbsp; Accounting; Decision, Risk \u0026amp; Operations (DRO); Finance \u0026amp; Economics (F\u0026amp;E), Management\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, and Marketing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUnder the guidance of Columbia Business School faculty, the RA will take an active role in on-going research projects in various stages from conception through publication.\u0026nbsp; This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in academic business research and would be ideal preparation for a PhD program and other graduate study or careers in the data sciences.\u0026nbsp; The work is overseen by a faculty liaison from the respective divisions along with the Director of Research.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis position offers salary commensurate with the candidate\u0026rsquo;s qualifications and excellent benefits. For further information, visit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hr.columbia.edu\/benefits\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehttp:\/\/hr.columbia.edu\/benefits\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJob Duties may include\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col start=\u00221\u0022 type=\u00221\u0022\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDevelop and implement models and simulations in Matlab, R, C++, Python, STATA, SAS etc.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPerform statistical analysis, including regression analysis, machine learning, and other techniques.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECollect, clean, and maintain large data sets and databases, using webscraping and other methods.\u0026nbsp; Assist with data entry and ensure data integrity.\u0026nbsp; Extract and link data from multiple databases for analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssist with data analysis and dissemination of findings through the preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other research outlets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPerform case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssist in the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and workshops\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPrepare presentations for teaching and research projects. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMonitor the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are met.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPerform other duties as assigned by the Director of Research.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEducation:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree or its equivalent is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMinimum Requirements:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDemonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills needed. \u0026nbsp;Strong programming and quantitative skills required.\u0026nbsp; Candidate must be organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.\u0026nbsp; Candidates must demonstrate through either prior work experience or academic course study an aptitude and enthusiasm for research.\u0026nbsp; Candidates for the Finance and Accounting positions must have mastered either STATA and\/or SAS.\u0026nbsp; Candidates for DRO and Management must have mastered the use of Matlab and\/or R.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPreferred Qualifications:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp; Major in a quantitative discipline such as Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics preferred.\u0026nbsp; Advanced coursework\/training in statistics, mathematics, and\/or computer science desired.\u0026nbsp; Work experience in a research role, preferably in academic environment.\u0026nbsp; Additional programming experience in the following languages is desirable:\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003EPython, SQL or C++\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo Apply:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlease fill visit their\u0026nbsp;website and fill out the application at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bit.ly\/CBS-researchassociate\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehttp:\/\/bit.ly\/CBS-researchassociate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand email your resume, cover letter, and transcripts via email to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:researchjobs@gsb.columbia.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eresearchjobs@gsb.columbia.edu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022x_MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp; In subject line, type RA-Accounting, RA-DRO, RA-Finance, or RA-Management depending on division of interest.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022x_Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApplication Deadline: January 15, 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Columbia Business School is looking for full-time Research Associates."}],"uid":"27332","created_gmt":"2016-09-27 15:10:41","changed_gmt":"2016-09-28 12:41:18","author":"Amy D\u0027Unger","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-09-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2016-09-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"581792":{"id":"581792","type":"image","title":"Columbia Business School","body":null,"created":"1475010199","gmt_created":"2016-09-27 21:03:19","changed":"1475010199","gmt_changed":"2016-09-27 21:03:19","alt":"","file":{"fid":"221772","name":"columbia_bus_school.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/columbia_bus_school_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/columbia_bus_school_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":81307,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/columbia_bus_school_0.png?itok=bC_TFEj-"}}},"media_ids":["581792"],"groups":[{"id":"473211","name":"_OLD: School of History and Sociology Student Blog"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166849","name":"HSOC Blog"},{"id":"8563","name":"careers"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}