Research Assistant (Data Engineer)

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A Research Assistant position is currently available in the College of Business, Nanyang Business School. You will use various methods to transform raw data into useful data systems. This includes developing algorithms and conducting statistical analysis. Overall, your goal is to develop data systems in alignment with business goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Co-evaluate business needs and objectives

• Identify opportunities for data acquisition

• Build data systems and pipelines

• Build algorithms and prototypes

• Analyze and organize raw data

• Interpret trends and patterns

• Conduct data analysis, working independently or with data analysts, and report on results

• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling

• Combine raw information from different sources

• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability

• Develop analytical tools and programs

• Collaborate with data scientists and architects

Job Requirements

• Minimally a Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field

• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role

• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to integrate data /data streams from different sources

• Familiarity with apt programming languages and knowledge of machine learning methods

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Java and Python)

• Hands-on experience with SQL database design

• Great numerical and analytical skills

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and experience

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.