Quantitative Analyst, Baseball Analytics
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Full Time Job
Title: Quantitative Analyst, Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Research & Development
Status: Full Time - Hourly
Reports to: Director, Baseball Analytics
Posting date: October 9, 2018
Deadline: November 9, 2018
The Los Angeles Dodgers seek an entry-level analyst for the team's Baseball Analytics group. Our objective is to identify highly talented, mathematically-oriented candidates as we build an industry-leading analytics team.
Job Functions:
• Statistical modeling and quantitative analysis to support one or more research projects focused on player evaluation/development and strategic decision-making
• Developing, automating, and implementing mathematical, statistical, and/or machine learning models
• Preparing reports and presentations to disseminate model results to front office, coaching staff, player development, scouting, and medical/performance staff
• Performing ad hoc data analysis to support Baseball Operations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Basic Requirements/Qualifications:
• B.S. in mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research, or a related quantitative field
• Experience building and validating mathematical, statistical, and/or machine learning models, preferably in Python or R
• Some computer programming experience
• Familiarity with SQL
• Knowledge of recent advances within the public baseball research community
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
You should definitely contact us if:
• You want to help us build an industry-leading analytics team
• You love to compete, and you want to see the impact of your work on the field and in the box score
When you apply for this job online, please include answers to following questions in your cover letter, using 500 words or fewer:
• When are you available to start?
• Why are you interested in pursuing this opportunity?
• What experience do you have building mathematical and/or statistical models?
Additionally, if you are or were enrolled in a university degree program (within the last three years), please include with your application a complete list of the technical courses that you have taken or in which you are currently enrolled, along with course numbers and grades.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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