Data Scientist – Learning Analytics

　　Job Number: 23597

　　Functional Area: Data Analysis

　　Department: Open Learning, ODL, Residential Education

　　School Area: Office of Provost

　　Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

　　Employment Category: Exempt

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: No

　　Schedule: M-F

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　　Job Description

　　DATA SCIENTIST, LEARNING ANALYTICS, MIT Open Learning, to collaborate with faculty, course teams, and colleagues to design and assess digital learning experiences. Will use data-science tools and pedagogy research to extract insights from complex datasets and design and conduct experiments; and work closely with Residential Education team members and others across MIT to communicate results, inform iterative instructional improvements, and drive learning analytics innovation. A full job description is available at https://openlearning.mit.edu/jobs.

　　Job Requirements

　　REQUIRED: bachelor's degree (master’s preferred) in a related field with education research methods and statistical analysis; at least seven years of work experience; proficiency with Python or R, SQL, web servers, databases, APIs, and web services; knowledge of web standards, accessibility, and SEO; and ability to design and conduct experiments on pedagogy and course content. Must also be able to collaborate with faculty, course teams, and colleagues; communicate effectively and drive innovation in data-driven learning analytics; and work independently on multiple projects concurrently. Job #23597-10 Salary range: $110,000 - 125,000, with the final salary determined by MIT’s compensation team based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Will be required to work on campus four days a month or more in Cambridge, depending on the needs of the team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. 1/9/24