Casual Nonexempt - 0005

Expected Start Date: May 26, 2026

Expected End Date: August 30, 2026

Supervisor: Professor Russel Funk

Data Wrangling:

- Process and manage large-scale bibliometric datasets

- Format and structure datasets for quantitative data analysis, ensuring integrity, consistency, and relevance.

Quantitative Data Analysis:

- Conduct in-depth quantitative data analysis using techniques such as regression analysis, topological data analysis, network analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing.

- Analyze text and other metadata from millions of research articles and patents, drawing meaningful insights and conclusions.

Research Documentation & Dissemination:

- Assist in the preparation of research manuscripts, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and coherence. This will include the potential for authorship.

- Prepare slide decks and present research findings at conferences and meetings.

- Develop and prepare software code relevant to the project for public release, ensuring functionality, user-friendliness, and proper documentation.

Perks

Possible travel support for conference presentations and related research events.

Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Work Location: Minnesota Carlson

Hours per Week: This is a casual position, with hours less than 14 per week. Time Card submissions are required for this role.
Work Days/Times: Determined by employee and Supervisor

• Undergraduate student at Macalester College
• Proactive & Independent: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Organizational Excellence: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with computational topology software (e.g., GUDHI, Ripser, giotto-tda, or similar).
• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP), network science, or embedding methods.
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
• Interest in or exposure to the philosophy or sociology of science, scientometrics, or innovation studies.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Pay Range: $15.25 per hour. Time cards submissions are required

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