There are two new job opportunities. Undergraduate research assistant are needed for paid positions to analyze data for a National Science Foundation funded project. Hudl, an online video analysis tools that helps sports coaches is looking for data science interns.
Dr. Jeffrey Stevens (Department of Psychology, Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior) and Dr. Leen-Kiat Soh (Department of Computer Science and Engineering) are looking for undergraduate research assistants to help analyze data for a National Science Foundation funded project on human decision making. An NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduate supplement will pay a stipend to two undergraduates to help on this project in Fall 2014 and Spring 2015. This project involves both using decision trees to categorize an existing set of behavioral data and developing further experiments to collect and analyze more data. In addition to conducting research, the assistants are expected to meet weekly with Drs. Stevens and Soh to discuss the project. We are looking for students interested in cognitive science or the interface between computer science and human psychology. Experience in machine learning or data mining is desired but not required. If interested in this position, please contact Dr. Stevens at jeffrey.r.stevens@gmail.com.
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Data Science Interns wanted at Hudl
Hudl, located near campus, just a few blocks from the Schorr Center, helps teams connect around the video and data they need to win with simple online software. They have recently started their first R&D team whose goal is to sift through mountains of data acquired to find patterns and meaning. There’s a lot of interested research being done at the professional level. Hudl has the unique position of having data on not just tens but thousands of teams across the country. Each weekend during football season they ingest over 25 hours of video per minute! If all this data sounds like a fun playground of opportunity – then you might be perfect for this position!
A strong math and statistics background is desired. If you have experience thinking in terms of map-reduce or have used Hadoop, that’s a plus. Find out more at: http://www.hudl.com/jobs
If you’re interested, please send a resume or CV to jobs@hudl.com
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Information Technology Application Developer wanted at Union Pacific Railroad
Company Overview:
Union Pacific Railroad is a Fortune 200 company located in Omaha, Nebraska and is one of America’s premier transportation and logistics companies. We link 23 states in the western two-thirds of the county and serve many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers.
Union Pacific is a leader in developing and applying new technology to efficiently move freight in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. Technological advances in freight cars, locomotives, track and communications have enabled Union Pacific to continue to be on the leading edge of the transportation industry.
Your Opportunity at Union Pacific:
Come join Union Pacific as an Application Developer in our Information Technologies department. You will help design, develop, implement and maintain the systems that support the departments of the railroad.
We are looking for high-energy, hard working individuals who value teamwork and are dedicated to making a difference in the world of technology. We love thinking smart, innovating and moving fast to solve problems. We want creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way we build America.
As an Application Developer at Union Pacific, you will work both independently and as part of a team on projects that will streamline railroad operations. You will develop a variety of web-based applications.
Job Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (with software emphasis), or an IT-related field.
-Minimum 3.0 GPA, transcript required
-Experience as an application developer desired
-Desirable computer skills include working knowledge of one or more of the following:
-J2EE, JAVA, XML/XSL, HTML,C/C++/ABAP
-Object-oriented design/development methodologies
-Linux, UNIX, Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems
-Databases (Oracle Preferred), SQL
-Desired coursework in one or more of the following areas: Data Structures, Database, Internet Development (HTML, Java), Object Oriented Programming, Hardware/Network
-Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
-Successfully pass the Advance Berger Aptitude for Programming Test (BAPT-ADV)
-Travel Requirements: 0% - 10%
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Information Assurance Engineer wanted at Union Pacific Railroad
Your Opportunity at Union Pacific:
Come join Union Pacific as an INFORMATION ASSURANCE ENGINEER in our Information Technologies department. You will verify effective security controls are in place to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer resources. This will require highly technical reviews of several technologies including operating systems, databases, web technologies and networking/communication infrastructures.
Other responsibilities:
-Establish and maintain compliance with information security policies
-Monitor vulnerability and manage information security incident response programs
-Research, select, implement and support new processes and security technologies
-Select and implement eDiscovery technologies
We are looking for high-energy, hard working individuals who value teamwork and are dedicated to making a difference in the world of technology. We love thinking smart, innovating and moving fast to solve problems. We want creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way we build America.
Job Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an IT-related field with an emphasis in Information Assurance
-Minimum 3.0 GPA, transcript required
-Knowledge of computer security methodologies and techniques
-Knowledge of operating systems and database management systems
-Knowledge of networking concepts
-Knowledge of programming concepts and languages
-Problem solving and analytical skills
-Strong communication skills (written and oral)
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Business/IT Analysts wanted at Union Pacific Railroad
Your Opportunity at Union Pacific:
Come join Union Pacific as a Business / IT Analysts (SAP Emphasis) in our Information Technologies department. We are currently looking for college graduates to work in our SAP Center of Expertise with opportunities to advance within the SAP organization and other areas of the Railroad. New members to the organization will be put through extensive training and skills development activities to prepare them for placement onto strategic ERP projects throughout the Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Maintenance areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysts are subject matter experts that support and design solutions that meet business requirements for the areas supported. Analysts perform configuration within SAP to support and enhance the solution and are responsible for resolving functional errors in the system, providing advanced problem resolution, developing functional documentation and specifications, and coordinating development efforts with the technical resources within the SAP Center of Expertise.
IT Analysts provide technical expertise to realize the designs developed collaboratively with the Business Analysts and members of the Business. Analysts focus on development using SAP's ABAP and Java programming languages, data modeling, extraction, transformation and loading using SAP/Business Objects business intelligence tools and systems administration activities focused on the SAP Basis layer and Oracle database administration. IT analysts will be responsible for delivery of new, enhanced functionality as well as debugging and fixing defects in existing programs.
Job Qualifications:
Candidates in this area should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, business, management information systems, computer science or computer engineering (minimum 3.0 GPA).
Job Requirements:
-Possess a blend of strong analytical/technical skills and a well-rounded business perspective
-Possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to respond clearly and concisely to technical and business process questions.
-3.0 GPA minimum (transcripts required at interview)
-Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
-Some travel may be required