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Academic Coordinator I - Master of Quantitative Economics
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10180

The Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE) Program at UCLA invites highly qualified applicants to the Data Scientist & Assistant Director of MQE Quant Lab position effective immediately.

The Assistant Director contributes to the MQE Quant Lab by conducting data analysis and building data pipelines. In addition, this role designs and delivers applied workshops and technical training activities and supervises applied student projects.

Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in a quantitative field including computer science, engineering, data science, business analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or related fields. Must be proficient in Python, SQL, and machine learning. Experience with AWS, cloud computing and end to end model deployment is preferred. Ability to design and deliver effective trainings and workshops. Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills to convey complex concepts to applied practitioners. Self-starter with a team-player attitude. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. An interest or experience in data engineering, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, time series forecasting, and quantitative finance is a plus. Experience in finance or economics is not required. This is a full-time, one-year contract position (with possibility to extend).

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy,

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About University of California Los Angeles

UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.

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