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The Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) seeks a Faculty Training Program Manager. This person will support a multi-university team of instructors to develop a nationwide training program for biomedical science faculty and staff scientists. In addition, this person will coordinate the MIDAS training programs (mostly summer academies) for faculty and staff to build data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who takes initiative, thinks out of the box, and enjoys a fast-paced environment. The work location is Weiser Hall (500 Church Street). The supervisor for this position will be Dr. Jing Liu, Executive Director of MIDAS.

Apply by October 12, 2023.

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Applications are invited for postdoctoral research positions as Flatiron Research Fellows (FRF) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). The CCA offers FRFs the opportunity for independent research in areas that have strong synergy with the CCA or other centers at the Flatiron Institute.

The mission of the Flatiron Institute is to advance scientific knowledge through computational methods, including data analysis, theory, modeling and simulation. It currently houses five centers focused on computational astrophysics (CCA), computational biology (CCB), computational mathematics (CCM), computational neuroscience (CCN) and computational quantum physics (CCQ), as well as a scientific computing core (SCC) that maintains state-of-the-art computing facilities for use by Flatiron Institute scientists. The CCA’s mission is to create, develop and disseminate computational methods, tools and frameworks that allow scientists to build or analyze big astronomical datasets and to use computational and statistical techniques to understand complex, multi-scale physics in astrophysical systems ranging in scales from planets to the universe.

Please see https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-astrophysics/ for a full description of CCA research areas and scientific staff.

Apply by Nov. 1, 2023

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Looking for a detail-oriented student with a passion for text analysis and programming to assist in preparing the “Text as Data for Social Scientist” course. Responsibilities include: 1) converting problem sets and code into interactive Jupyter notebooks, 2) Preparing README files for students, 3) Incorporate new questions and exercises in problem sets and in-class coding exercises. This part-time position offers valuable experience in course development.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled student in computer science, data science, or related fields
• Proficient in R and Python
• Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks preferred.
• Basic understanding of text analysis concepts is a plus

Details:

• Part-time position
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: $23.5 per hour
• Duration: 23 October to 30 November 2023 (6 weeks)
• Hours: About 8 to 10 hours per week

To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter to efrancov@umich.edu by September 30^th.