[ES_JOBS_NET] Research/Data Analyst Position with the Flowminder Foundation in Southampton, UK (forward to DEVELOP mailers?)

[Nirav Nikunj Patel]

http://academicpositions.co.uk/ad/flowminder-foundation/
2016/researcher-data-analyst/91611

Researcher / Data Analyst
Role: Researcher / Data Analyst
Location: Southampton, UK
Duration: 6 month contract (renewable), full-time position
Start date: Immediate
Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager
Salary: from £3000 per month (dependant upon qualifications)
Application Deadline: 08-31-2016

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OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

As a Data Scientist with the Flowminder Foundation you will be tasked with
developing new methods for processing some of the largest data-sets ever
analysed in the development and humanitarian sectors. You will work closely
with other subject matter experts to develop robust methods and software to
implement these methods. The ideal candidate brings a track record of
success in a similar role, strong initiative, and a can-do attitude.
Applicants with a proven background in applying machine learning techniques
to large data sets are highly encouraged to apply.

*ABOUT FLOWMINDER:*
Flowminder Foundation is a non-profit organisation registered in Stockholm,
Sweden with a large staff contingent located in Southampton. Our mission is
to improve public health and welfare in low- and middle-income countries.
The data we provide are global public goods. We work with governments,
intergovernmental organizations and NGOs. We collect, aggregate, integrate
and analyse anonymous mobile operator data, satellite, and household survey
data. We often work with extremely large datasets, composed of billions of
data points. Our analyses enable us to map the distributions, movements and
characteristics of vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income
countries. We help save lives by providing analyses and decision support to
all relevant parties, based on the latest academic advances. Our work
includes both research and operations, aimed towards having a concrete
impact on vulnerable populations.

Thank you,
Nirav

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*Nirav Nikunj Patel*
worldpop.org.uk <http://www.worldpop.org.uk/>
nas.nasa.gov <http://www.nas.nasa.gov/>
ditoweb.com <http://www.ditoweb.com/>
813-766-2801
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