Ipsos Public Affairs in Washington DC has an opening for a statistician/data scientist.More specifically, we are looking for a Ph.D.-level scientist with training in Bayesian statistics and data mining, and an interest in survey research methods.  M.A./M.S./M.A.S. graduates will also be considered.  A background in experimental design, semiparametric regression, spatial data analysis, or the social sciences would be a plus.  Proof of US citizenship or legal residency is required.

Ipsos Public Affairs is the public sector arm of the global market and social research firm Ipsos and serves clients throughout the federal government, international development, and the non-profit and foundation spaces.  Ipsos is the third largest market research firm in the world, and the fastest growing research firm in the US.  Our culture is dynamic and entrepreneurial, and new hires will have the chance to work on a wide range of projects and advance quickly.

Interested parties should forward transcripts and a CV directly to me.

Thank you.

Rob Petrin