Job Posting: Dodgers Baseball R&D Quantitative Analyst

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October 22, 2018

Position: Quantitative Analyst, Baseball Analytics

Department: Baseball Research & Development

Description:
The Los Angeles Dodgers seek a full-time, entry-level analyst for the team’s Baseball Analytics group. Their objective is to identify highly talented, mathematically-oriented candidates as they 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 and 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 apply if:

  • You want to help the Dodgers 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

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  • What experience do you have building mathematical and/or statistical models?
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To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online at www.dodgers.com under Job Opportunities. The deadline for applications is November 9, 2018.





 

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free-range turducken
7 years ago

Must NOT be able to communicate in Spanish.

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