Data Science Modeling Student Employee

Description

The Data Science Modeling intern will provide support to Project Managers on utility energy data projects related to predictive analysis, disaggregation research, and model development by applying statistics, mathematical / machine learning approaches, and testing / training the model / approach using available data.

The responsibilities of this position include data cleansing, normalization, and transformation of data before performing data analysis and building / developing data-based models.

SQL database querying and applying statistical approaches such as multi-variate regression, clustering, and / or other predictive approaches to extract learnings from data and answer research questions as laid out in the project is a key responsibility of the position.

Education, Skills & Experience :

Master’s or PhD student with a background in Math, Statistics, computer science, engineering, or data sciences is preferred

Strong knowledge of computational statistics, and machine learning approaches along with proficiency in data mining and transformation is required

Ability to build / write code in Python / R to apply machine learning and other self-learning techniques leveraging large datasets is strongly preferred

Knowledge of Revealed Preferences Theory and applicational experience is a plus

Powerpoint presentation skills required

Ideal Candidate :

Critical thinker, enthusiastic about data, and innately curious to learn from / explore data

Self-starter, results-oriented individual comfortable working in a fast-paced, research-focused project environment with deliverable deadlines

Motivated to conduct exploratory analyses, and data visualizations before zeroing in on a method / approach with minimal assistance / supervision

Willingness to participate in brainstorming sessions for new ideas and applications of data

Good communicator with the ability to work from the offices of EPRI, Knoxville for at least 4 days / week

The hourly rate range for Student positions are :

• Undergraduate : $16-29 per hour
• Masters : $25-31 per hour
• Ph.D : $27-34 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay.

However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs / expenses.

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EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.