Job Description

Job Summary

Merit Network, Inc., a non-profit corporation governed by Michigan's public universities, operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. Since 1966, Merit has been providing performance-driven networking solutions to Michigan's educational communities, including universities, colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations. Merit advances member success, research, economic development, collaboration, and professional development by leveraging its network infrastructure, expertise and the value of its member communities.

The Data Science Associate will play a crucial role in our research and development team, focusing on cutting-edge projects in communication networks, network security, advanced data analytics. You will have a background in both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science, with a focus on innovative solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will conduct a variety of programming tasks collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for both the Network/Cyber Research Team and the Technology Impact Research Team in ways that create applicable steps. You will report to the Director of Research. This job is a hybrid position located in Ann Arbor, MI.

About Merit Research: Network Research, Cybersecurity, and Technology Impact Research comprise the scope of our scholarship. Merit Research seeks to inspire and advance innovation in networking and cybersecurity. We also seek to increase the understanding of the societal impacts of technology, broadband and information access for the purpose of making the world a better place to learn, discover, work and live.

Merit Research will engage in practical and theoretical aspects of networking, cybersecurity, technology and broadband research in order to:

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions for this position are followed by an (E).

As the Data Science Associate, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, cloud-based systems, and AV/teleconferencing software & equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee (with or without accommodations) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee must frequently work at computer station, answer telephone calls, emails, and/or other forms of customer/client communication. Employee may on occasion be required to move items of various sizes and weights throughout the office or building.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

This is a full-time, hybrid position. Though the typical work schedule is 8am ? 5pm, Monday through Friday for most staff, your work schedule will be determined with your supervisor and may change if necessary.

During your 6-month probationary period, you will be required to work on-site for at least 3 days per week at Merit's office location:

880 Technology Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

There may be some occasional work required outside of the established schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.  

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Travel

Some travel for conferences and events will be required.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this job, please contact [email protected].

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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