Research Assistant/Associate

About the Opportunity

Research Assistant/Associate - Network Science Institute/The Roux Institute

The Network Science Institute (NetSI) is growing the research hub site at The Roux Institute in Portland, Maine. NetSI is hiring research staff to join a global community of interdisciplinary faculty, researchers, and graduate students. This position is in Portland, Maine.

This joint NetSI-Roux position targets recent master graduates interested in developing a research career in network science with a particular focus on candidates with prior research or work experience in studying human mobility and contact and visitation patterns by analyzing large scale high-resolution mobility datasets as the ones provided by companies such as Cuebiq Inc. or Spectus.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved in the activities of the newly CDC-funded Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology (EPISTORM) at Northeastern University. EPISTORM is a consortium comprising 10 different research institutions, healthcare systems, and private companies that will use a variety of tools including wastewater surveillance, AI and machine learning, and other predictive analytics to help the U.S. make more informed decisions during future outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale mobility datasets
• Perform statistical analysis
• Visualize data
• Develop computational pipelines
• Write research reports and literature reviews
• Foster a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative environment
• Collaborate with the principal investigator and students across multiple academic and industry organizations

The individual filling this position will also be expected to actively participate in the community by organizing and attending scientific talks, workshops, and conferences; by engaging with The Roux Institute community, which includes faculty, researchers, graduate students, and industry researchers (co-located at The Roux Institute); and with the doctoral trainees enrolled in the NetSI PhD program in Network Science.

Compensation is competitive and includes benefits. The successful candidate will be affiliated both with the Network Science Institute and The Roux Institute.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Computer Science required. Successful candidates should be able to undertake substantially full-time work under the supervision of a senior scholar; and have strong communication and writing skills. 

Experience in analyzing large-scale datasets is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications 

There will be a preference for candidates who have experience with, or show the potential for, interdisciplinary collaborations and who have strong computational/analytical skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with a) relevant coding experience in (Python OR R) AND (Julia OR C OR C++); and b) prior experience in using HPC and/or cloud computing resources. 

Prior experience working with distributed SQL query engines for big data such and cloud-based data warehouse and analytics platforms such as BigQuery, Trino, and Snowflake.

Prior experience working with Spectus Data Clean Room.

Application Materials

The Interested candidates should submit the following:  

• Resume, cover letter

About The Roux Institute

The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high- growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit