Economist and Data Miner Job Postings
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- Subject: [mg52325] Economist and Data Miner Job Postings
- From: David Black <dblack at onpointanalytics.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 02:12:43 -0500 (EST)
- Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com
OnPoint Analytics, a litigation consulting firm primarily engaged in damages and liability support of testifying expert witnesses and counsel, seeks contract economists and data miners (30 hrs/wk. and up). Ideal candidates for the Economic Analyst positions will: 1. Be experienced in the use of Mathematica statistical software as it relates to microeconomic data modeling. Programming ability not necessary. 2. Possess at least a Masters degree in Economics or a related discipline, with experience/interest in Industrial Organization. 3. Possess broad experience with Excel and its associated graphics capabilities. 4. Have a deep micro-economics background, with the ability to present complex statistical findings in a graphically compelling and easily discernible fashion to non-economists. 5. Be willing and able to work flexible hours, at times under very tight deadlines. 6. Preferably have some experience in the area of litigation support, though such experience is not required. 7. Be available to work on site relatively frequently. Qualifications concerning the Data Miner positions are as follows: 1. A Masters and/or PhD in applied economics, statistics or mathematics with extensive experience in the use of Mathematica software. Coursework and/or employment experience in data mining is crucial. 2. Extensive background in econometric modeling and industrial organization. 3. The unique ability to mine voluminous statistical data for relevant material, synthesize it rapidly, and create a compelling, graphics-laden portfolio of project results in an accurate, sound and defendable fashion easily decipherable to the layperson. 4. A background in litigation is preferable, though not required. 5. Be available to work on site relatively frequently. These are also contract positions requiring flexibility with respect to work hours, under at times tight deadlines. OnPoint Analytics is located at Watergate Tower I, 1900 Powell Street, Suite 150 in Emeryville. Please respond with a resume/cv in Word or PDF format to: David A. Black, Project Manager dblack at onpointanalytics.com