Statistician in Amazon

Company Information: Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Statisticians at Amazon work directly with a diverse scientific team including computer scientists and economists, as well as other statisticians.

Duties & Responsibilities: You will build statistical models, using world class data systems, to solve business problems in a fast moving environment. You will work directly with scientists and managers from different parts of the company on a variety of key business problems including retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, and operations. You will have access to some of the most-qualified scientists in their field and will have the opportunity to maintain an independent and active research agenda.

Position Qualifications: Basic Qualifications PhD in Statistics complete or anticipate completing by August 2013. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of experience in a postdoctoral position; or, two or more years of experience in consulting, government or academic research. Applicants with considerably more experience, including mid-career, are also strongly encouraged. Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data. Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment. Strong research track record Effective verbal and written communications skill

Salary Range: Salaries are competitive and include equity compensation.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plus other benefits per location.

Web Site: www.amazon.com/careers

Application Address: economist-careers@amazon.com

Contact Email: ronismit@amazon.com

Application Deadline: 04/30/2013(mm/dd/yyyy)