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EpistemixSynthetic Population Engineer
Epistemix is currently seeking a Synthetic Population Engineer for a remote position. The employer builds simulation and data-driven modeling tools that allow decision-makers to test strategies…
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Epistemix is currently seeking a Synthetic Population Engineer for a remote position. The employer builds simulation and data-driven modeling tools that allow decision-makers to test strategies before committing resources across industries such as public health, life sciences, insurance, and enterprise strategy. In this role, the engineer will utilize data science techniques to continually enhance the synthetic population, which is a statistically representative model of real people and their environment. This…
Job Description
Epistemix is currently seeking a Synthetic Population Engineer for a remote position. The employer builds simulation and data-driven modeling tools that allow decision-makers to test strategies before committing resources across industries such as public health, life sciences, insurance, and enterprise strategy. In this role, the engineer will utilize data science techniques to continually enhance the synthetic population, which is a statistically representative model of real people and their environment.
This position requires an individual who can improve geographical plausibility, expand global region coverage, and integrate empirical datasets into the population model. Candidates will work with Python, relational databases, geospatial data, and simulation models. The ideal applicant holds a graduate degree in a technical field and brings a startup mindset to a rapidly growing, globally distributed team.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate empirical datasets to enrich the synthetic population with new attributes and detailed social networks
- Project future demographic trends through simulation techniques including agent-based models
- Enhance the geographical plausibility of synthetic environments for realistic placement of homes, workplaces, and schools
- Expand geographical region coverage to create a consistent representation of the global population
- Create visualizations for marketing and productizing synthetic populations
- Develop innovative methods to help external users augment synthetic populations with proprietary data
- Collaborate with external vendors and marketplaces to broaden the ecosystem of integrated data providers
- Engage with customer success, professional services, and engineering teams to address project-specific requirements
Requirements
- Proficient experience using Python for data science applications
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience working with geospatial data
- Experience working with simulation or machine learning models
- Ability to explain the creation and data sources of the synthetic population in an accessible way
- Possess the legal right to work in the intended work location
Qualifications
- PhD or master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or Public Health
- Proven track record of building data products or data marketplaces
- Additional database management experience
- Startup mentality with the ability to adapt to an evolving, fast-paced environment
Core Skills
Benefits
- Participation in the stock option program
- Flexible time off to manage schedule and work-life balance
- Eligibility for health, welfare, and 401(k) programs for U.S. employees
- Opportunity to impact data-driven decision-making
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Epistemix is fully remote with team members located in the United States and Europe.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must possess a PhD or master's degree in Data Science or a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or Public Health.
Does Epistemix offer visa sponsorship?
No, the company is currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for any country, including the United States.
What benefits are provided?
Benefits include stock option participation, flexible time off, and eligibility for health, welfare, and 401(k) programs for U.S. employees.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
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