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Director, Clinical Statistics, Princeton, New Jersey   Job Location The position will be based in Princeton, N.J. with occasional travel to CHDI’s other offices in LA and NYC.   CHDI Foundation, Inc. CHDI is a private, not-for-profit research organization. We work with an international network of scientists to discover drugs that slow the progression of Huntington’s disease (HD). We seek to accelerate scientific progress by serving as a collaborative enabler. Our strategy is to encourage researchers to develop practical ideas, useful research materials, and powerful technologies, often by providing financial support. Our activities extend from exploratory biology to the identification and validation of therapeutic targets, and from drug discovery and development to clinical studies and trials.   Director, Clinical Statistics This position will report to a Vice President/Unit Leader and will be responsible for coordinating internal and external statistical modeling projects in HD.   Job responsibilities Manage a portfolio of internal and external statistical modeling collaborations in support of CHDI’s clinical development efforts. Contribute to ongoing scientific dialog around the planning and execution of statistical and modeling efforts within the Foundation. Clean, manage and analyze data and communicate results as needed. Professional qualifications/skills The ideal candidate will   Have an advanced degree (Phd) in statistics, data science, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, biomedical informatics, bioinformatics or related fields and a strong interest in healthcare or biological research. Demonstrate the ability to Creatively apply statistical and/or data mining techniques in the context of cross-sectional, longitudinal clinical study data. Techniques of interest include: regression, analysis of variance, mixed effects modeling, causal modeling, clustering, random forests, SVMs, text mining, etc. Apply experimental design concepts to the planning of data mining, observational and interventional studies Code and analyze data in a one or more standard programming/scripting languages (e.g. R, MATLAB, NONMEM, STATA, SAS, Python, Perl, Stan) Learn new statistical/data mining techniques and programming languages as needed. Interpret methodological results and convey them to a non-technical audience in an easy and effective manner. Manage and clean data. Personal skills :   Demonstrated skill in prioritization and time management. Demonstrated ability to organize, initiate and work independently to address responsibilities Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Please send resumes to Alison.khan@chdifoundation.org  

Job Responsibilities: Phenom People is the leader in Talent Relationship Marketing (TRM for short.) We’re an early-stage startup on a mission to fundamentally transform how companies acquire talent. As a category creator, our goals are two-fold: to educate talent acquisition and HR leaders on the benefits of TRM and to help solve their recruiting pain points.  We’re looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join our team and work with our phenomenal  Product engineering  teams and join in the disruptive technology and  thought leadership  in the Global Talent Relationship Marketing Cloud Platform.   Work in a high energy, crazy-fun, and agile team environment. it’s a fast-paced, with new projects popping up quickly and tight deadlines always around the corner. We are proud to offer employees a flexible work structure, but value responsibility and hard work above all else.  Responsibilities: Design  and implement  machine learning ,  information extraction , probabilistic matching  algorithms  and models Research and develop innovative, scalable and dynamic solutions to hard problems Work closely with  Machine Learning  Scientists (PhDs), ML engineers, data scientists and data engineers to address challenges head on Use the latest advances in  NLP ,  data science  and  machine learning  to enhance our products and create new experiences Scale  machine learning  algorithm that powers our platform to support our growing customer base and increasing data volume Be a valued contributor in  shaping  the future of our products and services You will be part of our new  Data Science  team in the HQ Ambler, PA office. Job Requirements Strong   mathematics , statistics, and   data analytics Solid   coding   and   engineering   skills preferably in   Machine Learning   Proficient in   Java ,   Python , and   Scala Industry experience building and productionizing end-to-end systems Knowledge of   Information Extraction ,   NLP   algorithms   coupled with   Deep Learning Experience with   data processing   and storage   frameworks   like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka etc.  Education Ph.D.computer   science ,   information systems , or similar technical field required

CNA's Data Science Team brings data science expertise and support to the Department of the Navy. The team develops advanced analytics and algorithms, including machine learning and predictive analytics, that could have a transformative impact on the Navy’s competitiveness. Research Scientists have some relevant research experience and an increasing ability to operate independently. They typically lead smaller and/or less complex projects, playing a critical role as a team member on projects with specific technical/scientific expertise, or operating as a field rep. Scientists are expected to consistently produce high quality analysis. Research Scientists in the Data Science Team work on projects to help the Department of the Navy and other government agencies develop advanced analytics and algorithms for systems, sensors, networks, and platforms to ensure America’s defense in the 21st century. Scientists will learn CNA's unique approach to analytics that combines an understanding of the technical capabilities with insights gained from up close and current experience with real-world military operations. 1 Develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems with assistance/support from more senior staff. Play a supporting role in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of a project team. 2 Develop and maintain deep, specific institutional knowledge and expertise of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. Use that knowledge to support training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to support development and shaping of new work for existing clients/ sponsors. 3 Support business development efforts and/or marketing activities by interacting with CNA managers and current clients/sponsors on securing follow on work (e.g., small grants, or above core projects), expanding or developing new ideas for future projects, and occasionally working with potential clients/sponsors on developing new project ideas. Occasionally serve as internal reviewer of technical proposals. 4 Interact regularly and independently with clients/sponsors and related parties. Typically interact at the "peer equivalent" level, and have some level of interaction at senior level. Effectively represent CNA as an organization. 5 Influence decisions by sponsors/ clients; provide sponsors/clients with implementable recommendations. Occasionally support efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities. 6 Summarize and synthesize larger pieces of work into effective executive summaries/executive briefings. Effectively present work to more senior and larger audiences. Effectively communicate with & engage colleagues at all levels of the organization. 7 Work under limited direction and general supervision from division management. Lead projects of low to medium size and/or complexity, as well as significant tasks on large or more complex projects. Effectively manage all assigned projects, to include delivery of high-quality analytic products on-time, and on-budget. 8 Help train/mentor less experienced team members, and support other staff on projects as required. Regularly demonstrate initiative in pursuing improvements in the quality of our projects and analytic products. Participate in corporate initiatives when asked to do so, and make contributions to initiatives focused on making CNA a better place to work. 9 Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: 1 Education: Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, PhD preferred. 2 Experience: Typical minimum requirements 5+ years of experience in research and analysis. 3 Skills: Skilled in programming, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization. Ability to work on progressively more difficult projects/analyses, including directing portions of large research projects or small to medium projects under general supervision; Ability to operate independently and proactively in the execution of assignments; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; Strong critical thinking skills; Knowledge of research techniques; Strong planning and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong and effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact directly and effectively with clients and influence their decisions. 4 Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.

OPS-The Operational Warfighting Division conducts field-based research and manages the Field Program. We work on projects that help the Department of the Navy and other government agencies improve operational effectiveness through analysis of training methods, organizational alignment, policy, system performance, test & evaluation, interoperability, training, operational concepts, experimentation, and tactics development. Applicants should have relevant research experience and an increasing ability to operate independently. Typically lead smaller and/or less complex projects, playing a critical role as a team member on projects with specific technical/scientific expertise, or operating as a field rep. Consistently produce high quality analysis. 1 Develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems with assistance/support from more senior staff. Play a supporting role in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of a project team. 2 Develop and maintain deep, specific institutional knowledge and expertise of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. Use that knowledge to support training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to support development and shaping of new work for existing clients/ sponsors. 3 Support business development efforts and/or marketing activities by interacting with CNA managers and current clients/sponsors on securing follow on work (e.g., small grants, or above core projects), expanding or developing new ideas for future projects, and occasionally working with potential clients/sponsors on developing new project ideas. Occasionally serve as internal reviewer of technical proposals. 4 Interact regularly and independently with clients/sponsors and related parties. Typically interact at the "peer equivalent" level, and have some level of interaction at senior level. Effectively represent CNA as an organization. 5 Influence decisions by sponsors/ clients; provide sponsors/clients with implementable recommendations. Occasionally support efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities. 6 Summarize and synthesize larger pieces of work into effective executive summaries/executive briefings. Effectively present work to more senior and larger audiences. Effectively communicate with & engage colleagues at all levels of the organization. 7 Work under limited direction and general supervision from division management. Lead projects of low to medium size and/or complexity, as well as significant tasks on large or more complex projects. Effectively manage all assigned projects, to include delivery of high-quality analytic products on-time, and on-budget. 8 Help train/mentor less experienced team members, and support other staff on projects as required. Regularly demonstrate initiative in pursuing improvements in the quality of our projects and analytic products. Participate in corporate initiatives when asked to do so, and make contributions to initiatives focused on making CNA a better place to work. 9 Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: 1 Education: Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, PhD preferred. 2 Experience: Typical minimum requirements 5+ years of experience in research and analysis. 3 Skills: Ability to work on progressively more difficult projects/analyses, including directing portions of large research projects or small to medium projects under general supervision; Ability to operate independently and proactively in the execution of assignments; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; Strong critical thinking skills; Knowledge of research techniques; Strong planning and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong and effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact directly and effectively with clients and influence their decisions. 4 Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance. 5  Required Documents:  Use the “Resume Attachments” section to upload:1) Copies of transcripts from all schools attended (unofficial copies are sufficient); 2) Any writing sample(s) that best exemplifies your written work (i.e post-conference writings, publications, etc...).

Serve as an important contributing team member on projects or lead smaller/less complex activities. Demonstrate analytical competence. 1 Develop sound analytic frameworks and associated analytic methodologies/ techniques for addressing both structured and unstructured problems. Consistently produce high quality analysis. 2 Develop and maintain broad, general institutional knowledge of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. 3 Support business development efforts and/or marketing activities by maintaining strong client relationships through high quality work, increasing the visibility of our work, and other related activities such as proposal preparation. 4 Interact with sponsors/clients under the supervision of an experienced colleague, and with study POCs independently. 5 Make significant contributions to research publications and analytic products for individual projects. 6 Communicate results of work in a clear and concise fashion. Effectively communicate one-on-one and in groups. Document work efficiently and accurately. Effectively present work to colleagues, sponsors, and small audiences that are familiar with content. 7 Work with minimal or no guidance on focused, well-structured pieces of projects. Work under closer supervision on more complex, less-structured tasks. Serve as task lead for pieces of projects by managing own activities. May lead small projects under the supervision of an RTL/CMD. 8 Exhibit a positive attitude in interactions with colleagues and clients/sponsors. Provide clear guidance to colleagues on tasks. Take responsibility for own actions and outcomes. 9 Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: 1 Education: Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, PhD preferred. 2 Experience: Typical minimum requirements Ph.D. & 0+ years or Master’s & 2+ years of experience in research and analysis. 3 Skills: Ability to make significant contributions to projects/analyses; Strong analytic curiosity/ creativity; Ability to operate independently in the execution of assignments; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; Strong critical thinking skills; Knowledge of research techniques; Strong planning and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact positively and somewhat independently with clients. 4  Other: Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.  5.  Required Documents:  Use the “Resume Attachments” section to upload:1) Copies of transcripts from all schools attended (unofficial copies are sufficient); 2) Any writing sample(s) that best exemplifies your written work (i.e. post-conference writings, publications, etc...).

DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks a   Science Teacher   to join one of the leading charter school organizations in the nation.  We serve 6-12th   grade students across Denver and Aurora.  Our mission is to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st   century.   Overview of Position : DSST Public Schools seeks teachers with a track-record of raising student achievement to join a team of educators dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory program to a diverse population.  Our teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through supporting our school culture, developing and instructing a rigorous core curriculum, and using data to drive their daily practice.  Our science teachers inspire students to be curious about the incredible world around them by allowing students to truly grapple with a problem. They allow opportunities for experimentation, observation and understanding in the process of making a discovery. We have a rigorous science curriculum for our middle school and high school students that is designed to prepare our students for success in college and the 21st   Century. We will inquire about your grade level and campus specific preference at the time of interview.   Essential Functions :     Overview Demonstrate relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students Take holistic accountability for student success- taking ownership of each student’s academic success or failure. Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules and school spirit. Classroom Teaching Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects and classes Work closely and collaborate with other teachers within the school and throughout the DSST network Teach 3-5 classes a day of various lengths depending on the DSST campus and subject area Plan lessons and implement targeted curriculum and assessments for each student which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards. Keep an up-to-date gradebook for each class Work to implement and master DSST Public Schools’ core instructional practices Data and Analysis Implement a variety of targeted assessments and perform a root cause analysis that measure progress towards learning outcomes and that adhere to the DSST Assessment Framework. Use assessment data to adapt curriculum and instructional practices to help students meet the school's performance standards. Such use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills, and changing daily instruction to meet student needs. Professional Development Participate in weekly feedback sessions with an instructional coach Devote the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching. To be open to innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues and school administration. Actively participate in the school’s professional development programs including data analysis and planning, leading and participating in best practice sessions, peer coaching, and attending conferences.   Additional Duties: School Life Model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community. Student Advisor Perform as an advisor to a small group of advisees by overseeing their academic and student life. Taking attendance Checking homework completion Holding regular academic and behavioral conferences Meeting with advisee’s parents and communicating with families regularly Leading reading and culture circles Leading weekly Advisory activities and lessons. Grade level “House” teammate Participate in weekly meetings to support student culture and academics for the whole grade Data tracking and observations in between meetings will be likely Participate in planning and execution of grade level events Weekly Staff Meetings Participate in weekly whole school staff meetings to support school culture, and teacher initiatives Participate in planning and proctoring extra teacher “duties” throughout the week Lunch Duty Morning Duty After School Duty Academic Interventions College Prep Mandatory Tutoring Behavioral Support Intervention Refocus Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment, as needed **there may be additional duties depending on the DSST campus**   Job Requirements :     DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement.    In order to be considered qualified to teach at DSST Public Schools, you will need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and   AT LEAST   one of the following: 36 credits hours (DPS approved) in the subject you are teaching. Passing of the #5435 Science Praxis exam CDE license endorsement within subject area   Competencies : Commitment to Equity We believe that if we actively commit to equitable and inclusive practices aligned to our mission and values, our students and staff will achieve at high levels. Commitment to Continuous Growth We believe that if we foster our own growth mindsets, our students and staff will develop a commitment to continuous improvement and thus maximize their potential. Commitment to Healthy Team We believe that if we commit to modeling and fostering healthy teams, our students and staff will achieve a collective success that surpasses that of the individuals Drives to Results We believe if we strategically develop systems and people with a driven sense of urgency and focus on results, our students and staff will achieve ambitious goals.   Classification :   Exempt Reports to :   School Director Compensation and Benefits :    DSST Public Schools is committed to providing our staff with benefit offerings that empower each of our employees to make the choices that best meet their individualized and personal needs while also keeping cost in mind.  DSST Benefit highlights include:  Medical Plans offered through Kaiser $0 employee cost option! Annual Health Savings account (HSA) gift from DSST Public Schools 2 Dental Plans options offered through Principal Dental Group and Vision through VSP Employee Assistance and Counseling Support 401 (k) retirement plan with 5% annual gift from DSST regardless of personal contribution FMLA effective immediately (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid) Access to additional discounts through our benefit partners exclusively for DSST staff *Candidates placed in Aurora Science & Tech. will be eligible for a PERA Retirement Plan   Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   DSST Public Schools Overview: DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools.  All DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district and students are admitted through DPS’ School Choice process. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough to ensure every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 83% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 5,700 students at fourteen schools on eight campuses across Denver, and DSST will open its first campus in Aurora, Colorado in the fall 2019. At full enrollment, DSST Public Schools will serve over 10,000 students and will more than double the number of four year college-ready DPS graduates. DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are: Respect   - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity. Responsibility   - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it. Integrity   - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions. Courage -   We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances. Curiosity   - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world. Doing Your Best   - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.   DSST Public Schools proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Denver School of Science and Technology does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. (Protected Classes).   DSST Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against a member of a Protected Class in admission or access to, or terms and conditions of employment, or in its programs and activities. DSST Public Schools shall operate as an equal opportunity employer and will provide and safeguard the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, hold and advance in employment within the district without discrimination. The District shall actively promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, aggressive, continuing affirmative action program. Further, DSST Public Schools affirms the rights of all Protected Classes to be free from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment. DSST Public Schools shall inform students, parents, employees and the general public each school year that the educational programs, activities and employment opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. The announcement shall also include the name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate Title IX and Section 504 and ADA compliance activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.