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Amazon Postdoctoral Scientist in Simi Valley, California

Description

Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join our global Science teams for a one-year, full-time research position. Postdoctoral Scientists will innovate as members of Amazon’s key global Science teams.

Postdoctoral Scientists will join one of our global science teams focused on solving research-intense business problems by exploring new research ideas, accelerating scientific innovation and impact, and publishing their work in peer-reviewed scientific venues. Postdocs will raise the scientific bar across Amazon by diving deep into exploratory areas of research to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiencies.

Key job responsibilities

  • Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s vibrant and diverse global science community.

  • Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills.

  • Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Boston, MA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Simi Valley, CA, USA | West Hollywood, CA, USA

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field, received within 2 years of starting the program

  • Proven publication record in Operations, Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, or other related technical fields

  • Experience in data science and quantitative research

  • Proficiency in technologies relevant to the subfield

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to independently deliver results in a fast-paced environment

  • Publications at top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Expert knowledge in modeling and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques and establishing decision strategies

Required application materials:

  • CV, which lists all peer-reviewed publications/conferences and previous awards/grants received,

  • Research statement that outlines your research achievements and future research interests, and

  • A journal article or book chapter that demonstrates your domain expertise.

This role will be supporting a global business unit and could support from a few different locations.

This role could potentially be located in the below areas:

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Boston, MA

  • New York City, NY

  • Seattle, WA

*Nashville, TN

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $152,000 in our lowest geographic market, up to $175,800 in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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