R sig jobs - Apr 2013 - Data Modeler/ Statistical Programmer – Job Opening in Los Angeles

Ipsos -- a global market research firm -- has an opening for a Data
Modeler/ Statistical Programmer. We seek an experienced and creative
programmer with unrelenting attention to detail, an ability to work
well with a small team (including both programmers and
non-programmers), and a strong interest in behavioral consumer
research.  Fluency in R is required.
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Data Modeler/ Statistical Programmer ? Marketing Science ? Los Angeles

Job ID:4874
Category: Marketing/Communications
Job Level: Intermediate Level
Location: Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities:
-- Provide sophisticated programming assistance to large-scale data
and statistical modeling efforts.
-- Develop new data science products by translating conceptual
blueprints into polished applications.
-- Maintain and enhance large codebases underlying existing key applications.
-- Perform other marketing science analyses for clients as required.

Ideal Candidate has the following Skills and Experience:
Required
--Proficiency in advanced R programming, including the ability to
debug and streamline very large functions

Preferred
-- Experience in parallelizing R processes.
-- Integrating R with other code (C++, SQL, etc.).
-- Large dataset manipulation.
-- Database administration.
-- Web integration (both in terms of pulling/analyzing online data and
posting web applications).
-- Programming skill in other languages including Python, Java,
Mathematic, Matlab, C++, SQL, .NET, C#, JavaScript, and/or HTML5.
-- Familiarity with particular methods/models including simulation,
machine learning, optimization, data fusion, predictive models,
network analysis, system dynamics, and/or agent-based models.
-- Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) preferred.

Interested candidates can apply online at
http://www.ipsos-na.com/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewjob&id=4874&country=93&goback=.gde_3413038_member_224752909
or email me their resume.

Thank you,

--Irina
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Irina Kukuyeva, Ph.D.
Director, Ipsos Science Center
10567 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Irina.Kukuyeva at ipsos.com